CASTING INNOVATIONS
the results to generate color-coded images. The user can save the images for future refer- ence, all in less than 10 minutes. The color- coded results show the relative temperatures in different regions of the casting at the instant of solidification of the hottest region, allowing users to identify hot spots, cold spots and high gradi- ent regions. Based on these
forward, the E-Foundry team would like to involve other experienced teachers, consultants and industry experts, and develop a larger global platform for the exchange of knowledge and best practices.” Supported by the Indi-
The simulation lab allows users to upload CAD models and view solidifi cation simulation results within minutes.
results, engineers can model the feeders, verify their design (location, shape, and size) and upload the model to the Sim Lab. Product engineers can check and modify part design (wall thickness, tapers, ribs, fillets, etc.) to ensure directional solidification and ease of feeding.
T e simulation is powered by an
innovative AutoCAST-GVM algo- rithm recognized by India’s Ministry of Science & Technology and Lock- heed Martin, Bethesda, Md. “T e initial response is certainly encouraging,” Ravi said. “Going
FEF INTERNS... YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYEES
FEF schools are a great place to begin your search for an intern: “FEF students not only have basic knowledge and skills, but they also have an understanding of a foundry and can contribute to an organization much sooner due to a shortened learning period. The
internship also enables the student and the organization to get to know each other, and determine if future full-time employment will be a good fit for both. This helps reduce turnover and costly expense to the organization, and also keeps the student’s work record positive if it is not a good fit.” (Dave Shouse, Lodge Manufacturing)
If you have an internship available, please send that information to FEF (
info@fefinc.org); we will post it on our website and send it to the students so that they can apply directly to you. For a list of FEF schools, check out our website (
fefinc.org).
an government’s National Knowledge Network, the project is handled by IIT Bombay, which supplies content and updates the website. Since its launch at the start of 2013, the website has attracted more than 49,000 visitors and 2,600 members. Those
members have simulated more than 5,500 castings on the cloud. While a majority of visitors are from India, the site continues to gain views from the U.S., Germany, China and other countries with developed metalcast- ing industries.
Photos: Top left is a former intern, now full-time employee; other photos represent FEF students interning this summer.
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