FOSECO has announced a new cooperation with ESI Group.
FOSECO’s thermo-physical data for its feeder sleeve and filtration product ranges can now be merged into ESI’s ProCAST (&QuikCAST) software. ProCAST then provides detailed insights into the intricate dynamics of the casting process. The analysis empowers foundries to evaluate, validate, and optimize their casting processes, thus reducing their manufacturing costs.
Integrating FOSECO's feeder sleeve and filter thermo-physical data into ProCAST allows joint customers of FOSECO and ESI ProCAST to complete simulation projects with greater efficiency and confidence. By applying product-specific material properties to each feeder and filter, the accuracy of simulated filling and solidification results is enhanced.
The resulting improved accuracy facilitates faster decision-making, which allows better gating and feeding system design. Fewer simulation iterations are also needed to achieve an optimized casting quality with maximized yield.
While the project was initially focused on products relevant to Ferrous Foundries in Europe, this integration has set the stage for future expansions. In turn, there are plans to extend the geographic coverage more widely in subsequent phases.
Looking to the future, FOSECO and ESI Group are committed to providing foundries with cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and drive innovation in the casting industry.
KEY BENEFITS:
- Precise Simulations: The new collaboration integrates FOSECO’s sleeve and filter data into ProCAST for a clear-cut casting process and defect predictions, better decision-making, less iterations, and enhanced quality with maximum yield.
- Streamlined Workflow: With FOSECO’s data integrated into ProCAST, foundries can eliminate uncertainty in simulations, leading to improved productivity.
- Global Reach: FOSECO datasets will initially be available for products relevant to Ferrous Foundries in Europe. This collaboration will lay the foundation for future regional expansion, with plans to extend to other parts of the world.
About FOSECO
FOSECO is the foundry division of VESUVIUS, a worldwide leader in products and solutions for foundry performance. The company aims to improve foundry performance by working alongside its clients to develop and apply products and services that produce better casting quality. FOSECO also wants to enable higher productivity at lower costs in safe and healthy working environments.
About ESI
ESI Group offers reliable and customized solutions based on predictive physics modeling and virtual prototyping. The firm primarily focuses on automotive, land transportation, heavy industry, aerospace, and defense. ESI’s software lets engineers simulate mechanical designs, smart manufacturing processes, and human-centric workflows to make better decisions earlier in product lifecycles. ESI is part of the S&P 500 firm, Keysight Technologies. Keysight delivers market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout entire product lifecycles.
