Unique
features of ADSTEFAN:
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Capable of handling very large mesh size generated
from STL model
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Prediction of Shrinkage cavity by:
(a) G/√R: Niyama criterion
(b) Size and shape estimation
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Steady State Die Temperature Prediction
(a) Die Temperature Calculation
(b) Unique method to quickly and accurately
calculate the Steady State Temperature of the Die
via Cyclic Steady state heat balance Method (CSM)
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Multiple predictive methods to identify defect size
and location taking into consideration the Thermal
and Kinematic interactions between the molten metal
elements
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Accurate Prediction of Thixomolding Process
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Can compute Stress and Structural Deformation
Modules of
ADSTEFAN
Pre-Processor
・ Built in simplified 3D solid
modeler
・ Automatic FDM mesh generator
・
Interface for CAD data (STL)
・ Materials property
database
Solver
・ Cyclic Steady state heat balance Method
・
Filling analysis
・ Tilt casting analysis
・
Shot sleeve analysis
・ Solidification analysis
・ Defects prediction (Niyama criterion, shrinkage)
・ Thermal stress and deformation analysis
Post-Processor
・ Filling sequence, velocity and
temperature distribution
・ Temperature, melt front,
etc. during solidification
・ Open architecture
facilitates easy hookup with other programs/post
processors
Applications:
Products: Engine
blocks, Heads, Trans.,
Laptop & Cell phone housing
Materials:
Steel, Al, Mg, Cu, Zn etc.
Processes: Die
Casting, Sand Mold,
Thixomolding
®,
etc.
