With the help of virtual Design of Experiments and autonomous optimization, the process and product-specific limits of the relevant process variables are determined for a safe production of high quality products. The program can be used to improve product quality before start of production as well as for continuous improvement during production. MAGMA CC can be used for the casting of copper and copper alloys, aluminum alloys and steel. Calculation of the stress distribution in the strand and mold as well as stress-relevant quality criteria.Optimization of quality-relevant flow phenomena both during start-up and quasi-stationary operation, caused by the inflowing metal and by natural convection.Determination of temperature distributions during start-up and quasi-stationary operation for various process conditions to ensure the required quality.optimal casting speed, adapted secondary cooling) conicity, cooling performance, materials)
Design and optimization of the mold (e.g.Layout and optimization of immersion nozzles for minimizing inclusions.Layout and optimization of launders and tundishes to improve flow conditions.MAGMA CC supports continuous casters to reach the following objectives: For process design and optimization, MAGMA CC, is a fully integrated and practically relevant turn-key solution providing meaningful information for the simulation based optimization of vertical and horizontal continuous casting processes. Further cooling of the strand takes place in the so-called secondary cooling zone. The primary cooling in the mold is of decisive importance for the formation of a stable solidified shell.
In the start-up phase, a starting ingot is positioned in the mold, and after reaching the desired filling level, the starting ingot is removed and the metal inflow adjusted accordingly. At the same rate, metal is withdrawn from the mold, where the presence of a stable solidified shell at the end of the mold needs to be assured. Liquid metal is introduced into a short, intensively cooled mold, which may include graphite inserts, from a tundish or launder. The continuous casting process is of crucial importance for the manufacture of semi-finished products.