DC-CALC Software for Die Casting
DC-CALC is a high productivity software tool that enables you to:
- Design better dies
- Produce better castings
- Avoid costly mistakes
There is a large amount of knowledge on the high pressure Die Casting process which can be used to calculate and predict all the important process parameters and specify key dimensions in the dies.
Yet many new dies are made using only guesswork and copies of what was done in the past.
DC-CALC brings together this whole body of knowledge in a convenient, easy to use, software package. You can get all the answers you need, and get them quickly.
DC-CALC covers all the important aspects of the Die Casting process in seven key modules:
Feasibility Analysis: quickly evaluate if it is feasible to produce the part on any machine in your plant based on
- number of cavities
- cavity fill time
- gate speed
- shot sleeve diameter
- gate dimensions
- metal and die temperature
Gating and Runners: quickly specify all the key dimensions of the gates and runners to provide to tool designers or toolmakers.
Production and Costing: quickly establish the production rate, die cooling rate and the unit part cost in any currency.
Die Lock-Up: quickly verify that the machine has sufficient Lock-up force, allowing for off-set cavities, pressure spikes and intensification pressure.
Thermal Analysis: evaluate the heat balance in the die to ensure there is adequate die cooling and production rate.
Venting: quickly design and specify all the parting face vents to ensure the air can be expelled using normal pressure vents.
Vacuum: quickly design and specify all the vents and ducts in vacuum Die Casting dies. Chill vents, zig-zag vents, serpentine vents mechanical valve vents can all be specified.
Features:
DC-CALC is packed with features such as:
- Database of over 200 machines
- Database of alloy properties
- Comes with six languages as standard
- Other languages can be added
- All parameters in metric units
- Hyperlinks to On-line User Help Manual
- Professional output pages
Applications:
DC-CALC is suitable for hot chamber and cold chamber machines and all common Die Casting alloys.
It is so fast to use that you can complete most of the calculations at the quotation phase.
You can evaluate many alternatives before deciding on the best.
You can use it as an effective training tool for new recruits.
To find out how your company can benefit from DC-CALC, contact us by email today.