Introduction to Casting Simulation with NovaCast Training Course

1. Overview of NovaCast and Simulation Logic

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

• Why perform casting simulations?
• Use cases for NovaCast.
• Impact of simulation results on production decisions.
• Brief refresher on fundamental simulation concepts.

2. NovaCast Interface and Project Structure

Objective: To enable participants to navigate confidently within the software.

• Introduction to the NovaCast interface.
• Creating projects and file structure.
• Geometry and modeling logic.
• Basic user settings.

3. Defining Materials, Molds, and Processes

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

• Selection of casting materials.
• Mold and feeder definitions.
• Inputting process parameters.
• Example setup through simple scenarios.

4. Creating a Simple Casting Simulation (Hands-on)

Objective: To allow participants to see an end-to-end simulation process.

• Through an example project:
  • Model loading
  • Parameter configuration
  • Initiating the simulation
• Calculation process and key considerations.

5. Analyzing and Interpreting Simulation Results

Objective: To teach how to read outputs and understand their meaning.

• Analyzing filling results.
• Solidification logic.
• Interpreting potential defect and risk areas.
• Evaluating results from a production perspective.

6. Scenario Variation and Comparison

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

• Re-simulation by changing parameters.
• Comparing different scenarios.
• 'What-if' approach.

7. Closing and Practical Usage Tips

Objective: To facilitate the practical application of the training.

• At what stage should NovaCast be implemented?
• Common mistakes to avoid.
• How to share simulation results with production teams.
• Q&A and overall review.