C3P Software Unveils Cast-Designer V7.9: Revolutionizing Casting Industry Design, Simulation, and Optimization

領先的CAX和PLM解決方案提供商C3P Software宣布推出Cast-Designer V7.9，這是其專為鑄造行業打造的突破性設計、模擬和優化軟體的最新版本。這個最新版本引入了重大更新，包括智慧冷卻技術（Smart Cooling）和處理巨大網格模型的增強能力，進一步鞏固了C3P作為該領域創新引領者的地位。

OEM企業的獨特研發工具
目前，Cast-Designer已成為原始設備製造商（OEM）青睞的獨特研發工具，徹底改變了鑄造設計和製造的流程。隨著Cast-Designer成為許多OEM企業進行新產品開發的首選，它在7.9版本中進一步完善了其面向製造的設計（DFM）能力。這次升級使用戶能夠在短短幾分鐘內快速創建包括用於DFM評估的澆口系統的設計，使工程師能夠專注於產品功能，而不是製造流程的複雜性。
另一個關鍵性增強在於Cast-Designer與結構分析軟體之間的擴展相容性，特別是在汽車碰撞性模擬領域。此整合與LS-DYNA的高階結構網格模擬無縫融合，便於將資料直接從LS-DYNA匯入Cast-Designer。這消除了手動資料轉換的繁瑣任務，並促進了從模擬到設計優化的無縫過渡。

此外，Cast-Designer率先推出了一項變革性功能，可自動將厚殼單元轉換為不同厚度的實體單元。這項突破大幅減少OEM結構工程師在準備模擬模型上投入的時間和精力，顯著減輕了他們的負擔。透過根據原始殼單元規格動態調整實體單元的厚度，Cast-Designer確保了模擬的準確性和保真度，同時極大地簡化了預處理的工作流程。

智慧冷卻：自動化壓鑄效率
Cast-Designer V7.9創新地推出智慧冷卻系統方案設計 Smart Cooling，這是一款專為壓鑄製程量身打造的尖端解決方案。這項革命性技術透過自動化的計算和設計，大幅提高了效率，重新定義了冷卻系統設計流程。

智慧冷卻功能採用四步驟法來確保全面且優化的冷卻系統設計。使用者首先為壓鑄件分配區域，然後軟體利用其智慧演算法為每個指定區域設計有效的冷卻系統，該過程考慮到鑄件和模具的熱平衡。隨後再局部管道調整和優化完善了系統的性能，最終實現了即時快速冷卻分析，驗證了冷卻管路的位置和功效。獲得平衡的模具溫度。
傳統的手動設計方法，耗時且難以精確設計，透過將手動流程自動化，智慧冷卻Smart Cooling將設計時間縮短了10到30倍，使製造商能夠迅速適應市場需求並顯著降低生產成本。

輕鬆處理巨大網格模型
Cast-Designer V7.9還擁有升級的FastMesh引擎，能夠產生巨大的網格模型，達到超過2億個有限元素網格元素容量的潛能，這也將取決於電腦的記憶體容量。這項增強功能實現了一體化鑄造所需高度細節的全模仿真，為鑄造過程提供了前所未有的準確性和洞察力。

Cast-Works介面最佳化：簡化效能仿真
除了這些技術進步外，Cast-Designer V7.9優化了全新的Cast-Works介面，旨在增強使用者體驗並簡化操作。新介面具有更高的可用性和穩定性，使用戶比以往更容易進行全鏈模擬，將殘餘應力、鑄造缺陷與最終的鑄件性能相結合。

這個最新的使用者介面使用戶能夠更有效地利用軟體的功能，進一步兌現了C3P Software致力於為製造商提供在當今競爭激烈的市場中保持領先所需工具的承諾。

C3P軟體市場總監David Keck表示：「在C3P軟體，我們致力於不斷突破產品設計和模擬的可能性。透過為Cast-Designer引入這些增強功能，我們使OEM和鑄造公司能夠實現更快的設計迭代、更準確的模擬，並最終獲得滿足當今高度競爭市場需求的更好產品。

關於C3P軟體
自2006年以來，C3P軟體一直為製造業提供專業的設計和分析解決方案，目前的產品「Cast-Designer」、「Cast-Designer Weld」、「Geo-Designer」、「AI-FORM」、「SavingCAST 」、「C3P Engineering Tools」、「CastWorks」在全球銷售。透過軟體開發、先進分析、廣泛的產品開發經驗和具有成本效益的人力資源的結合，C3P軟體在全球範圍內為工業和製造業企業提供全面的解決方案和工程服務，以滿足他們對高品質、按時交付和成本目標的期望。我們的業務範圍包括軟體開發、專業工程服務和應用軟體整合。


C3P Software, a leading provider of CAX & PLM solutions tailored for industrial manufacturing processes, has announced the launch of Cast-Designer V7.9, the latest iteration of its groundbreaking design, simulation, and optimization software specifically crafted for the casting industry. This latest version introduces significant advancements, including Smart Cooling technology and enhanced capabilities for handling huge mesh models, further solidifying C3P's position as an innovator in the field.
Unique R&D tools for OEM companies.

Now, Cast-Designer becomes the unique R&D tools available to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) revolutionize the integration of casting design and manufacturing processes. With Cast-Designer emerging as the preferred choice for numerous OEMs undertaking new product development, it has further refined its Design for Manufacturing (DFM) capabilities in version 7.9. This upgrade enables users to swiftly create designs inclusive of gating systems for DFM assessment within mere minutes, allowing engineers to concentrate solely on product functionality rather than the intricacies of the manufacturing process.
Another pivotal enhancement lies in Cast-Designer's expanded compatibility with structural analysis software, notably in the realm of automotive crashworthiness simulations. This integration seamlessly merges with LS-DYNA's advanced structural mesh simulations, facilitating direct data import from LS-DYNA into Cast-Designer. This eliminates the tedious task of manual data conversion and fosters a seamless transition from simulation to design optimization.
Moreover, Cast-Designer has pioneered a transformative feature that automates the conversion of thick shell elements into solid elements of varying thicknesses. This groundbreaking capability significantly lightens the load for OEM structural engineers by dramatically cutting down the time and effort invested in preparing simulation-ready models. By dynamically adjusting the thickness of solid elements according to the original shell element specifications, Cast-Designer ensures simulation accuracy and fidelity are preserved while dramatically streamlining the pre-processing workflow.

Smart Cooling: Automating Efficiency in Die Casting
At the forefront of Cast-Designer V7.9's innovations is the introduction of Smart Cooling, a cutting-edge software solution tailored exclusively for the die casting process. This revolutionary technology redefines the cooling system design process by automating critical steps and drastically improving efficiency.
The Smart Cooling feature employs a four-step methodology to ensure a comprehensive and optimized cooling system design. Users begin by assigning regions for the die casting part, whereupon the software leverages its intelligent algorithms to devise an effective cooling system tailored to each designated area. Subsequent local channel adjustments and optimizations refine the system's performance, culminating in an online fast cooling analysis that verifies the location and efficacy of cooling channels.
By automating this traditionally manual and time-consuming process, Smart Cooling slashes design time by 10 to 30 times, empowering manufacturers to swiftly adapt to market demands and significantly reduce production costs.

Handling Gigantic Mesh Models with Ease
Cast-Designer V7.9 also boasts an upgraded FastMesh engine capable of generating immense mesh models, with the potential to reach over 200 million FEM mesh elements, contingent upon the computer's memory capacity. This enhancement enables highly detailed full mold simulations for Giga Casting, facilitating unprecedented accuracy and insight into the casting process.

Cast-Works Interface Overhaul: Simplifying Performance Simulation
In addition to these technological advancements, Cast-Designer V7.9 introduces a completely revamped Cast-Works interface, designed to enhance user experience and streamline operations. The new interface boasts improved usability and robustness, making it easier than ever to conduct comprehensive simulations that couple residual stress and casting defects with final part performance.
This updated interface also empowers users to leverage the software's capabilities more effectively, further underlining C3P Software's commitment to empowering manufacturers with the tools they need to stay ahead in today's competitive market.
"At C3P Software, we are committed to continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in product design and simulation," said David Keck, marketing director of C3P Software. "By introducing these enhancements to Cast-Designer, we are empowering OEM and the casting companies to achieve faster design iterations, more accurate simulations, and ultimately, better products that meet the demands of today's highly competitive market."

About C3P Software
C3P Software has been providing the professional design & analysis solution for the manufacturing industry since 2006, and the current product “Cast-Designer”,“Cast-Designer Weld”,”Geo-Designer”,”AI-FORM”,”SavingCAST”, "C3P Engineering Tools", “CastWorks”are marketed worldwide. With the combination of software development, advanced analysis, extensive product development experience and cost-effective human resources, C3P Software provide industry and manufacturing business with comprehensive solutions and engineering services on a global basis to meet their expectation in high quality, on-schedule delivery within cost target. Our business scope covers software development, professional engineering service and application software integration.