Innovation in Lightweight Design: MAGMAsemisolid

MAGMAsemisolid in MAGMASOFT® 6.1 is a specialized process module that takes into account the special conditions and rheology of semi-liquid melts for rheocasting and thixomolding processes. An innovative viscosity model realistically simulates the thixotropic flow behavior of partially solidified metal melts, taking into account the dependencies on shear rate, temperature and time. This allows achieving accurate results and comprehensively optimizing process parameters to produce components with higher quality and minimal scrap.

The detailed analysis of the material distribution and the solidification behavior supports users in both developing new designs and optimizing existing processes. A user-friendly interface facilitates the adjustment of important process parameters and access to relevant simulation data.

In combination with other modules, such as MAGMAstress, MAGMAsemisolid enables a comprehensive optimization of the entire manufacturing process. As a fully integrated and powerful tool, it contributes to process transparency, maximizing the potential of these manufacturing technologies.

Highlights:

  • Thixotropic viscosity model: realistic simulation of the flow behavior of partially solidified metallic melts, taking into account shear rate, temperature and time
  • Precise results: detailed analysis of material distribution and solidification behavior for improved component quality and reduced scrap rates
  • Process-oriented definitions: Allow users to accurately enter the actual casting conditions, including the plunger movement and the screw stroke during thixomolding.
  • Integration with other modules: Combined with MAGMAstress, a comprehensive optimization of the entire manufacturing process is possible.
  • Process transparency: Maximizes the potential of modern production technologies as a fully integrated tool.
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MAGMASOFT® 6.1 – Advancing Low Pressure Die Casting and Sustainability

With extensive revisions and new functionalities, MAGMASOFT® enhances the simulation of low pressure die casting processes, and expands the capabilities for die casters and users of MAGMA CC and MAGMA C+M. For the first time, MAGMASOFT® includes a dedicated process module for rheocasting and thixomolding. In addition, a new ECONOMICS perspective enables users to quantitatively assess costs and CO₂.

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System Requirements

MAGMASOFT® is available for all suitable current operating systems such as Linux and Windows. MAGMASOFT® can be used on dual or multi-processor computers or massively parallel on cluster computers.