MAGMA Foundry Technologies, Inc.

Did you know?? MAGMA Foundry Technologies, Inc. hosts an annual North American User Group Meeting (UGM) every year! This meeting provides our customers with continuing education on the effective utilization of MAGMASOFT® autonomous engineering. The User Group Meeting is designed to create a positive atmosphere for sharing technical concepts and techniques. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to: advances in the software, current development plans, new techniques in the application of casting process simulation, case studies, certification presentations, university and research updates and more. This is the direct user's opportunity to network with other direct users, benchmark their own application of optimization, learn about new features and functions, and otherwise stay abreast of the latest trends in the utilization of Autonomous Optimization. https://buff.ly/3Ymoatc

ÚNETE A NOSOTROS en Querétaro, México! La segunda parada de nuestra serie de tres partes, Cold Box De Alto Performance. 📆 Cuándo: 15 de agosto 📍 Dónde: Holiday Inn Querétaro Zona Diamante Regístrate hoy aquí: https://buff.ly/3LzWKZt 🔺 8:30 a. m. -Apertura/Registro 🔺9:00 a. m. -Caso de Ingeniería Integrada – Martins Cruz – Automatic/4Foundry/MAGMA Brasil 🔺9:40 a. m. -Cómo la simulación de corazones reduce costos – MAGMA-USA 🔺10:20 a. m. -Pausa para café 🔺11:00 a. m. -Resinas Cold Box y Aditivos - Hüttenes-Albertus (EE. UU.) 🔺11:40 a. m. -Buenas prácticas para la fabricación de moldes y corazones en el proceso de caja fría – MAGMA USA 🔺12:30 p. m. -Almuerzo 🔺1:40 p. m. -Tecnología de soplo y gaseo simulación = resultados de alto rendimiento – Automatic 🔺2:20 p. m. -Conceptos y principios que influyen en el proceso de soplo y gaseo de caja fría – MAGMA Brasil 🔺2:50 p. m. -Pausa para café 🔺3:30 p. m. -Casos de estudio con el uso de camisas exotérmicas – Hüttenes-Albertus (México) 🔺4:10 p. m. -Espacio abierto para preguntas y discusiones con expertos 🔺4:40 p. m.- Finalización del evento

Our colleague Marcus Schopen from MAGMA Gießereitechnologie GmbH will be presenting 'The Digital Foundry Process - MAGMA and Industry 4.0' at this year's FOUNDRY INDUSTRY 4.0 CONFERENCE in Milwaukee on July 30 – 31. “Simulation, a virtual replica of the casting process based on mathematical and physical modelling, has been used for more than 30 years as a “Digital Twin” to design cast parts, processes, tooling and predict the expected component quality”, says Marcus. “In my presentation, I will examine the systematic coupling of the Digital Shadow and the Digital Twin by implementing a bidirectional data interface between software and a high pressure die casting machine, allowing an online exchange of process data and simulation results.” Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3zO99pY

Over many years, the liquid metal flow in steel continuous casting tundishes and molds, the cooling and solidification of the melt and the formation of segregation, as well as stresses and cracks have been the subject of numerous projects in which the phenomena were analyzed by various measurement techniques, calculations and/or analytical or numerical simulations. The motivation for these efforts was the desire to understand the details of the phenomena influencing the casting process performance and the strand quality, in order to be able to optimize the casting process conditions. Read the full article here>>

The continuous casting process is of crucial importance for the manufacture of semi-finished products. Liquid metal is introduced into a short, intensively cooled mold, which may include graphite inserts, from a tundish or launder. At the same rate, metal is withdrawn from the mold, where the presence of a stable solidified shell at the end of the mold needs to be assured. In the start-up phase, a starting ingot is positioned in the mold, and after reaching the desired filling level, the starting ingot is removed and the metal inflow adjusted accordingly. https://buff.ly/3UNUhjM

We don’t have x-ray goggles to see what’s truly happening in foundry processes. MAGMASOFT® virtually illustrates scenarios we can’t witness first-hand. Here’s a cut view of a converter vessel in operation, showing the molten bath’s temperature & movement (via vectors). The vectors become longer, indicating an increase in velocity, as they enter the reaction chamber & churn. Air contact shows the amount of time the free surface spends reacting with air, creating slag. Using this simulation, the vessel geometry may be manipulated & optimized to create peak mixing & limit air contact. #MAGMAtips

A modular software design covers the complete process chain of cast components. The software can be applied for optimized process robustness and part quality from conceptual to final component design, during the tooling layout and prototyping, all the way through to the production and heat treatment processes. MAGMASOFT ® offers the following main benefits: ✔️ Supports all cast materials and all aspects of casting manufacture including melting and metallurgy, pattern and coremaking, cleaning and repair ✔️ Offers a virtual test field for the reduction of metalcasting defects with high degrees of freedom without production risk ✔️ Establishes optimized operating points for quality, yield and cost ✔️ Identifies optimal process conditions for robust process windows early and reliably ✔️ Allows faster decision making to establish saving time for all parties involved ✔️ Empowers quality management by generating systematic understanding how process variability affects quality ✔️ Improves communication and confidence within your company and in cooperation with customers ✔️ Offers reliable and early information to designers for robust product and process development https://buff.ly/3wODFig

Sand core quality and profitability are driven by the core box design, the productivity of the process, reproducible manufacturing conditions for core shooting/blowing and curing, and the resulting core properties. MAGMA C M is capable of autonomously establishing robust process conditions and optimized solutions for sand core production including the shooting, gassing and curing of organic and inorganic binders for cold and heated core boxes. The integrated tools to statistically set up virtual Designs of Experiments and automatically assess results support toolmakers and coremakers in determining optimal design and process conditions, for example regarding: -Robust lay-outs and reduced core box wear through optimized blow tube and vent configurations -Proven set-up of core box thermal control, determination of required curing times -Practice-oriented determination of robust process parameters for reproducible core shooting and gassing -Reduction of binder content and amine consumption -Avoiding extensive trials and core box modifications on the shop floor https://buff.ly/3W3fxSZ

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from MAGMA Foundry Technologies! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate this special day, we wish you a joyous and safe Independence Day filled with family, friends, and fireworks. Let's take a moment to honor the freedom and values that make our country great. Enjoy the festivities and stay safe! 🚨 Reminder: Our office will be closed today, July 4th and tomorrow, July 5th. We will reopen Monday, July 8th #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #MAGMASOFT

🔹 Success Requires Experts 🔹 At MAGMA, we blend science, technology, and hands-on experience to revolutionize metal casting. Our interdisciplinary approach brings together experts in metallurgy, engineering, physics, and computer science to create innovative solutions for foundries worldwide. 🔧 Interdisciplinary Innovation 🔧 By combining the expertise of our global network of casting professionals and development partners, we transform complex casting processes into easy-to-use simulations. This collaboration fuels our cutting-edge software development, driving continuous improvement and innovation. 🚀 Trendsetting and Visionary 🚀 MAGMA has always led the way in casting process simulation. Our clear vision and dedication to merging practical foundry knowledge with technical research have set industry standards. We remain committed to making casting more productive, reliable, and profitable. 🌟 Our Objective 🌟 We aim to push the boundaries of casting simulation, ensuring success today and sustainability for the future. Join us in setting the standard and realizing the full potential of casting. https://buff.ly/4cGduK4