Introduction to Casting Simulation with NovaCast Training Course

1. Overview of NovaCast and Simulation Principles

Objective: To understand what NovaCast does and the problems it solves.

• Why is casting simulation performed?
• Application areas of NovaCast
• The impact of simulation results on production decisions
• A brief refresher on basic simulation concepts

2. NovaCast Interface and Project Structure

Objective: To enable participants to navigate the software comfortably.

• Introduction to the NovaCast interface
• Project creation and file structure
• Geometry and model principles
• Basic user settings

3. Material, Mold, and Process Definitions

Objective: To correctly define the essential inputs required for simulation.

• Selection of casting material
• Mold and feeder definitions
• Entry of process parameters
• Example setup with simple scenarios

4. Creating a Simple Casting Simulation (Practical Exercise)

Objective: To provide participants with an end-to-end simulation experience.

• Through an example project:
  • Loading the model
  • Setting parameters
  • Starting the simulation
• Calculation process and points to note

5. Examining and Interpreting Simulation Results

Objective: To teach how to read and interpret the outputs.

• Examining filling results
• Solidification principles
• Interpreting potential error and risk areas
• Evaluating results from a production perspective

6. Scenario Modification and Comparison

Objective: To demonstrate the use of simulation as a decision support tool.

• Re-running simulations with modified parameters
• Comparing different scenarios
• The "What-if" approach

7. Conclusion and Real-World Usage Tips

Objective: To ensure the training is effectively applied in practice.

• At which stage should NovaCast be integrated?
• Common mistakes
• How to share simulation results with production teams
• Q&A and general evaluation