With Inspire Cast, you can identify porosity, cold shuts, and other typical defects at the concept stage, optimizing the process before the mold is even built.

Casting simulation from the earliest design stages

Simcenter Inspire Cast is the ideal tool to anticipate and solve issues related to casting processes. With a simple and intuitive interface, realistic simulation of filling, solidification, and cooling can be performed directly during the design phase, reducing production errors. The guided workflow enables even less experienced users to set up a complete simulation in minutes, making casting simulation accessible and immediately usable.

SmartCAE - Altair Hypermesh - Casting simulation from the earliest design stages

Defect analysis and process optimization

During simulation, Inspire Cast allows early identification of common defects such as shrinkage porosity, air entrapment, cold shuts, or mold degradation. Process parameters can be easily adjusted to explore improvements and optimize the final component quality. The system supports various casting technologies, including gravity casting, investment casting, die casting, and tilt pouring, offering flexibility for any production type.

SmartCAE - Altair Hypermesh - Defect analysis and process optimization

Practical applications and industrial benefits

Thanks to its ability to perform accurate simulations quickly, even on standard workstations, Inspire Cast delivers significant time and cost savings. Companies can reduce scrap, avoid rework, accelerate time-to-market, and simultaneously improve product quality and market competitiveness.

SmartCAE - Altair Hypermesh - Practical applications and industrial benefits

User experience and scalability

Each simulation in Inspire Cast is accompanied by visualization tools to explore results in detail: cross-sections, temperature isosurfaces, defect maps, and even time-based filling animations. This allows understanding not only whether a defect will occur, but also why, providing actionable insights for geometric adjustments, strategy changes, or mold optimization. The software is scalable for different company sizes, from small foundries to industrial production lines, while maintaining consistent performance and quality.

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