What specific are you modeling (e.g., HPDC, sand casting)? What alloy material are you using?
Cracks are highly localized phenomena. Standard coarse meshes will smooth out the thermal gradients, hiding potential hot spots.
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: Provides comprehensive analysis tools for interpreting simulation results, helping users to identify and mitigate issues such as shrinkage, porosity, and thermal stresses.
: The platform offers 11 tailored workspaces for various methods, including High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), Sand Casting, and Investment Casting, each with specific physics models to address unique defect types.