Machines. Technologies. Materials.
Vol. 19 (2025), Issue 4, pg(s) 139-142

TECHNOLOGIES

Optimization of a casting technology with the tools of Magmasoft software package

  • 1 Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technology with Hidroaerodinamics Centre "Acad. A. Balevski" - Bulgarian Academy of Science
  • 2 Georgian Technical University (GTU), Faculty of Transportation and Mechanical Engineering, Tbilisi – Georgia

Abstract

The latest version of MAGMASOFT software package – MAGMA6.1 is used to simulate and optimize a casting formation. The alloy AlSi7Mg was used for this purpose. The casting is intended for the production of a wire connector for high voltage power transmission networks. Die casting method is used. The results obtained from the stimulation of pouring and crystallization of the casting are presented. Based on the located defects and the analysis performed, changes of the technology were made, which ultimately ensure the formation of a defect-free and soundness casting.

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