Most prototype castings are pretty redundant as, in being made in sand, their TYE is different from their production equivalents, which are not. This places serious restrictions on design freedom and compromise every aspect of development including from cost and performance to wider integration with other parts. Sarginsons takes a different approach.
Its digital simulation technology can accurately predict variable, localised TYE performance, which allows it to manipulate TYE to match that predicted for the production component. This simple change allows design boundaries to be pushed, components to be combined and lightweighting opportunities maximised.It's a small but massive change to the way castings are designed, made and perform.
Perfect prototypes enable better, quicker product development.
Sarginsons can now cast prototype castings with the same mechanical characteristics as production parts, despite being made using a different process. This is a huge step forward in casting technology. And one which will lead to a dramatic reduction in the costs and stress of new product launches, whilst empowering more effective component design.
Creating digital twin simulations of the casting is a vital first step but, just as importantly, is the work Sarginsons has done in areas such as Smart Cooling, Intelligent Tooling, metallurgy, grain refinement and low pressure sand casting. These new techniques give Sarginsons an unrivalled ability to cast prototypes which exactly replicate the production part - which is what a prototype should be.
Being able to create a perfect sand cast prototype opens the door to short run component casting, without the need for expensive tooling. In an age of product customisation the ability to produce performance components economically offers endless potential. And one which will increase as 3D sand cores and moulds open the door to Freeform Casting.
Prototypes can never be perfect replicas of production components, as production processes are different, dictating the need for off-tool, off process testing. Sarginsons cast prototypes, however, do exhibit the same mechanical characteristics, which is a critical advantage.
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