Does the software work for high pressure die cast applications, both aluminum and magnesium?
Yes. CAPCAST was written with HPDC in mind, but it is applicable to all casting processes. In addition to Mg and Al, the software has databases for Fe, Zn, Stainless Steel, to name a few. CAPCAST has a successful history with aluminum high pressure die casting simulation. CAPCAST was selected as the simulation software of choice for the USCAR Structural Cast Magnesium Development project. EKK is working closely with the other USCAR project team members in the development of the magnesium high pressure engine cradle casting. We have extensive experience using our software to model the following processes: High Pressure Die Cast (with/without vacuum), Squeeze Cast (Direct & Indirect), Gravity Permanent Mold, and Semi-Permanent Mold, Low Pressure Processes, Green Sand, Hard Sand, SSM and Thixomolding, Structural Investment Casting and Centrifugal Casting. At the current time, we do not have the ability to model directionally solidified investment casting (i.e. single crystal castings).
