Foundry technology - Institute of Metallurgy -TU Clausthal

🚀 Foundry technology is taking off! The lecture “Product Design and Process Planning for Casting” in the “Intelligent Manufacturing” study program inspires 160 participating students this winter semester with the world of foundry technology. The internationally designed lecture is led by Prof.Babette Tonn, Department of Foundry Technology at IMET, and is intended to introduce students to complex topics ranging from product design to the planning of the casting process. We are pleased about the large attendance and the interest in our topic of foundry technology. #Foundary #CastingTechnology #FoundryTechnology #CastingSimulation #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #FT_TUC #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #Alminium

All4ADI Meeting in Clausthal! Last week, we had the fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals, researchers, and innovators at the project update Meeting All4ADI in Clausthal. It was a valuable platform to discuss and collaborate on advancing the running project All4ADI, with a focus on alloy development, simulation, and mechanical properties. 🎯 The goal was clear: To promote ADI and deepen our understanding of its potential applications. Currently, we are gathering all the different data from our research facilities and industry partners to finish the project next year. A big thank you to everyone who participated, presented and contributed to the enriching discussions and update session. Together, we are shaping the future of ADI ! 🚀 #All4ADI #TUC #TUM #FraunhoferLBF #Zarnadi #Fondium #ADItreatments #MATPLUS #Aerovide #WHQ #MANTruck #Simulation #Innovation #Clausthal #BmWK #Foundary #CastingTechnology #FoundryTechnology #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #FT_TUC #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #Alminium Buchholz & Cie

VDG Zusatstudium – VDG Academy 📚 Continuous professional training and development are key to staying relevant and adequately prepared in today’s rapidly evolving industries and work environment. Employees and employers alike have a vital role in ensuring their personnel is well-equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills and they are conversant with current industrial practices and trends. By so doing, their overall competence is enhanced, thereby, boosting productivity, expertise, and innovation in the workplace. As part of the ongoing “Further Training” organized by the academic branch of the Association of German Foundry Professionals (VDG-Akademie), the Department of Foundry technology - Institute of Metallurgy -TU Clausthal, was pleased to host the three-day training event at our chair. In addition to the rich lecture on cast iron, metallurgy, characterization, etc., and the interesting interactive sessions, participants had a first-hand practical experience of the whole value chain of foundry technology process (from melting, casting, metallography, microstructure characterization, among others). Participants are planned to continue their training at other locations and partner institutions including RWTH Aachen, Freiberg Mining Academy, VDG Academy Düsseldorf, etc. It was great having them around and we wish them success and lots of fun as they continue their professional journey! #VDG #VDGAkademie #ProfessionalDevelopment #Foundary #CastingTechnology #FoundryTechnology #CastingSimulation #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #FT_TUC #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #Alminium

Introducing MagmaSoft 6.0 🔥 A quick improvement to our previous simulation earlier posted has been accomplished using the new MagmaSoft 6.0 software. The design has been refined to achieve laminar fluid flow and reduce turbulence by incorporating additional channels. MagmaSoft 6.0 software offers a user-friendly interface with powerful capabilities. It studies not just the mold filling and solidification process, but also tracks the flow of tracer elements, gives insight into potential porosity at specific locations, and much more. Its embedded Design of Experiment (DOE) tool allows for full factorial analysis, enabling users to determine the optimal outcomes, for possible implementation. 📓 Video Descriptions: - Top Left: Mold filling process of AlSi alloy. - Bottom Left: Mold filling process visualized with tracers, illustrating how individual tracer elements distribute during filling. - Top Right: Solidification process, showing the evolution of the melt as it transitions from liquid to solid. - Bottom Right: Estimated regions with a likelihood of porosity.   We continue to explore and maximize the potential of this software to enhance the quality of our castings and research! Thank you Chukwuemeka Lucky Ihemaguba for the updated version.   #MagmaSoft6.0 #MagmaSoft #FoundryTechnology #CastingSimulation #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #FT_TUC #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #Alminium #foundry

MagmaSoft 🔥 Software solutions and simulations are key to optimizing production processes. They can improve profitability by reducing component, labor, and material costs, driving sustainability, and enhancing energy efficiency by over 30% when harnessed properly. Unlike the serendipitous or trial-and-error approach, only promising and well-articulated designs from simulations are implemented.   To enhance our in-house capacity for casting simulations, a member of our team, Chukwuemeka Lucky Ihemaguba attended an intensive one-week training last week at MAGMA Gießereitechnologie GmbH headquarters in Aachen, Germany. MagmaSoft is a powerful casting process simulation software with a rich and well-structured database. The training covered the basics and functions of the software, as well as process training on cast iron. These were applied to different casting scenarios and parameters.   The video below showcases one such simulation developed for the mold-filling process during the casting of an alloy in a Furan mold. (Note: There is turbulence in the flow; the gating system needs to be redesigned to ensure smooth flow.)   We would like to extend our thanks to MAGMA Gießereitechnologie GmbH and its team for making this a success. Special thanks to Mr. Philipp Rheindorf and Mr. Andrej Frank for the interesting and detailed training sessions, showcasing what’s possible with MAGMASOFT.   #FT_TUC #ContinuousDevelopment #MagmaSoft #FoundryTechnology #CastingSimulation #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #Alminium #foundry

📚 SPCI-XIII 2024 in Krakow 🇵🇱 This year, the SPCI-XIII Symposium took place in Krakow. Scientists from research and industry from all over the world gave exciting presentations on the current technical developments in the field of cast iron. The speakers included the keynote speakers Prof. Hideyuki Yasuda (https://lnkd.in/evcgrFqe) from Kyoto University, Prof. Doru M. Stefanescu from the University of Alabama and Prof. Babette Tonn from the Clausthal University of Technology. In addition to the scientific exchange, the international symposium offered an excellent opportunity to make new contacts with scientists from all over the world and to maintain existing cooperations. The excellent organisation of the symposium ensured an appealing mix of scientific topics and entertainment. An exciting programme was also offered outside of the lectures. Among other things, participants were introduced to the beautiful city of Krakow. The #FT_TUC team was also represented this year. Our special thanks go to Prof. @Marcin Górny (https://lnkd.in/ek9ZgBWa) and Prof. Katarzyna Major-Gabryś for their excellent hospitality and organisation. The #FT_TUC team is already looking forward to the next symposium! #foundry #FT_TUC #Aluminium #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #foundrytechnology #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #SPCIXIII

🚀 Start of the HighDamp project!   We are pleased to announce the start of the ZIM(https://lnkd.in/dmzC2kk) project "HighDamp". Together with our partners, the Breuckmann Group and the Institut für Maschinenwesen (IMW), TU Clausthal, we are on the way to exciting innovations.   Our kick-off meeting was characterized by productive discussions and promising ideas. A big thank you to all participants for their commitment and inspiring exchange. We are excited about the next steps and look forward to a successful project phase! #foundry #FT_TUC #Aluminium #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #foundrytechnology #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #HighDamp #ZIM

New member of our FT_TUC-Team 🌟   Christian Voelter studied mechanical engineering at Technische Universität Braunschweig, where he developed process routes for producing open-porous metal membranes made from nickel-based superalloys as a research assistant at the Institute for Materials Science. He is now looking forward to new challenges in the Foundry technology - Institute of Metallurgy -TU Clausthal. As part of a #BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action) -funded #ZIM project (Central Innovation Program for SMEs), he will be working with the Institut für Maschinenwesen (IMW), TU Clausthal and Breuckmann Group to develop highly damping CuAlMn casting alloys for industrial applications. Welcome aboard Christian. We wish you a pleasant stay here and success in your research! #foundry #FT_TUC #Aluminium #TUClausthal #Gießereitechnik #foundrytechnology #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron

🌟 WFO Young Researches Conference in Clausthal University of Technology 📚 On June 11, 2024, the time they had finally come. The ten best young researchers from the USA, Finland, Japan, Spain, China, India, and Germany came to Technische Universität Clausthal and presented their research work at the conference organized by The WFO (World Foundry Organization). Excellent results, inspiring ideas, lively discussions, excitement, and good humour defined the day. Many thanks to all the participants for a successful conference! At the end, the three winners were announced 📢 : 1. Yasuhiko Okimura, Waseda University, Japan 2. Jianyue Zhang, The Ohio State University, U.S. 3. Shrivatsav Shankar, University of California Irvine, U.S. Congratulations on your great achievement! Many thanks to all the sponsors for making the conference possible. A very special thanks to Dr. Casten Kuhlgatz, the past president of the WFO, and José Javier González Estévez, the Secretary General of the WFO. This fantastic conference would not exist without your huge commitment. It was our great pleasure to host the WFO Young Researchers Conference! #FoundryTechnology #foundry #FT_TUC #Aluminium #TUClausthal #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #YoungResearchers

📣 Second round of the Young Researcher Conference starting! 👨🔬 👩🔬 The next round of the Young Researcher Conference will take place on 11 June at Technische Universität Clausthal in Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Young researchers from all over the world will give exciting presentations on the latest techniques and innovations in foundry technology. The best three speakers will be honoured at this event. We would like to invite you to attend the event online via the following link (https://lnkd.in/eJdSct7k). The event programme can be found in the attached documents. If you have any questions, you can contact us at the following e-mail address: babette.tonn@tu-clausthal.de. #FoundryTechnology #foundry #FT_TUC #Aluminium #TUClausthal #GT_TUC #Gießerei #CastIron #YoungResearchers