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"Fixable," Elias said. He pointed to a three‑dimensional time‑lapse of solidification. "If we change the last‑minute chill plate position and add a small vent there, the interdendritic flow improves. But the current mold doesn't support that vent." This guide outlines the specialized features and workflows
Using FLOW-3D CAST Advanced, the engineer simulates the process and observes a stress concentration at the junction of the boss and the web. The software reveals that the core is cooling faster than the surrounding metal, creating a "pulling" force. The simulation suggests that altering the cooling channel layout to homogenize the temperature—or adding a fillet to reduce the stress concentration—will alleviate the load. The virtual prototype confirms the fix before a single piece of steel is cut for the tool. "Fixable," Elias said
| Limitation | Mitigation | | :--- | :--- | | (no two-way interaction) | Acceptable for most castings; not for die-casting with insert deformation. | | No micro-MPF (micropore formation) during hot tear | Supplement with porosity module. | | Critical strain rate data often unavailable | Calibrate using tensile test at near-solidus temperature or use RDG default. | | Anisotropy (grain direction) not modeled | Use safety factor (1.5–2.0) on RDG index. |