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Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing consists of a set of processes for the creation of components, starting from their 3D CAD models, through the binding of material through layer overlapping, then proceeding on the contrary to traditional subtractive processes to remove swarf.

DEFORM allows you to design components in 3D printing that meet dimensional and structural requirements, taking account of the specificity of the selected printing technology.

Additive Manufacturing
Metal Binnder Jetting

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DEFORM

DEFORM was created in 1980 by the American company SFTC and is dedicated to the simulation of massive metal deformation processes, such as forging, deep drawing, heading, extrusion, rolling, machining and others.

DEFORM software reduces production starting times, allowing the designer to simulate different design solutions for making die and the process, before machining the equipment and the sampling phase.

DEFORM allows designers to streamline the process saving the company money, due to the quality improvement of the components and less production rejects.

Additive Manufacturing
Furnaces
Heat Treatments
Machining
Metal Binder Jetting
Metal Forming
Sintering
Welding

simulazione pressocolata con software ProCAST

Casting

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST and ProCAST, for casting simulation:

Centrifugal Casting
Continuous Casting
Core Blowing
Gravity Die Casting
Gravity Sand Casting
High Pressure Die Casting
Ingot Casting
Investment Casting
Liquid Forging
Lost Foam
Low Pressure Die Casting
MIM Metal Injection Molding
Rheocasting Thixocasting
Vacuum High Pressure Die Casting
Wax Injection

Thanks to the software QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST, ProCAST you can virtually produce the components, measuring their quality, performance and costs.

With simulation software, the real sampling is positive the first time round. The prediction of the product is confirmed at the time of sampling.

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simulazione pressocolata con software ProCAST

ProCAST

The QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST and ProCAST casting simulators are manufactured by ESI-Group, a French company which from the 70s to date has enjoyed enormous growth on the international market, with production plants in over 30 countries with a total of 1,300 employees. The two software programs originated in 1982. ProCAST was created in the USA by a satellite company of NASA, acquired by ESI-Group in 2003; while QuikCAST is acquired by ESI-Group in the 90s by the French Pechiney.
ESI-Group is the only company in the world to produce two simulators for foundry and steelworks.

QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST and ProCAST simulate the casting process using two different technologies:
-ProCAST: Finite Elements technology (FEM): at the state-of-the-art is absolutely the most refined and efficient.
-QuikCAST Light/QuikCAST.: Finite Differences or Control volumes technology (FDM): it is a good compromise between cost and performance.

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QuikCAST

The QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST and ProCAST casting simulators are manufactured by ESI-Group, a French company which from the 70s to date has enjoyed enormous growth on the international market, with production plants in over 30 countries with a total of 1,300 employees. The two software programs originated in 1982. ProCAST was created in the USA by a satellite company of NASA, acquired by ESI-Group in 2003; while QuikCAST is acquired by ESI-Group in the 90s by the French Pechiney.
ESI-Group is the only company in the world to produce two simulators for foundry and steelworks.

QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST and ProCAST simulate the casting process using two different technologies:
-ProCAST: Finite Elements technology (FEM): at the state-of-the-art is absolutely the most refined and efficient.
-QuikCAST Light/QuikCAST.: Finite Differences or Control volumes technology (FDM): it is a good compromise between cost and performance.

■ Casting

QuikCAST Light

The QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST and ProCAST casting simulators are manufactured by ESI-Group, a French company which from the 70s to date has enjoyed enormous growth on the international market, with production plants in over 30 countries with a total of 1,300 employees. The two software programs originated in 1982. ProCAST was created in the USA by a satellite company of NASA, acquired by ESI-Group in 2003; while QuikCAST is acquired by ESI-Group in the 90s by the French Pechiney.
ESI-Group is the only company in the world to produce two simulators for foundry and steelworks.

QuikCAST Light, QuikCAST and ProCAST simulate the casting process using two different technologies:
-ProCAST: Finite Elements technology (FEM): at the state-of-the-art is absolutely the most refined and efficient.
-QuikCAST Light/QuikCAST.: Finite Differences or Control volumes technology (FDM): it is a good compromise between cost and performance.

■ Casting

simulazione forni di riscaldo

Furnaces

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation DEFORM, for furnaces simulation.

Thanks to the software DEFORM, you can virtually produce the components, measuring their quality, performance and costs.

With simulation software, the real sampling is positive on the first time round. The prediction of the product is confirmed at the time of sampling.

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simulazione ricottura con software DEFORM

Heat Treatments

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation DEFORM, for heat treatments simulation:

Annealing
Carburization
Quenching and Tempering
Soaking & Aging

Thanks to the software DEFORM you can virtually produce the components, measuring their quality, performance and costs.

With simulation software, the real sampling is positive on the first time round. The prediction of the product is confirmed at the time of sampling.

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Machining

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation DEFORM, for machining simulation:

Boring
Broaching
Drilling
Milling
Turning

Thanks to the software DEFORM you can virtually produce the components, measuring their quality, performance and costs.

With simulation software, the real sampling is positive on the first time round. The prediction of the product is confirmed at the time of sampling.

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simulazione metal binder jetting con DEFORM

Metal Binder Jetting

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation DEFORM, for Metal Binder Jetting simulation.

DEFORM, simulation software owned by the American SFTC, is the international reference in Metal Binder Jetting simulation. Thanks to this simulation software, technicians are able to preemptively analyse forming, compacting, mechanical properties and porosity which will occur during the 3D printing phase and after sintering. This reduces times and processes, with optimal production performance and a clear improvement of the entire design phase.

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simulazione coniatura moneta

Metal Forming

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation DEFORM, for metal forming processes simulation:

Bending
Coining
Cold Forming
Deep Drawing
Drawing
Electrical upsetting
Extrusion
Flow Forming
Hot Forming
Hydroforming
Incremental Sheet Metal Forming
Open Die Forging
Ring Rolling
Shape Rolling
Sheet Metal Forming
Shot Peening
Threading
Trimming & Shearing

Thanks to the software DEFORM, you can virtually produce the components, measuring their quality, performance and costs.

With simulation software, the real sampling is positive the first time round. The prediction of the product is confirmed at the time of sampling.

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simulazione sinterizzazione

Sintering

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation DEFORM, for sintering simulation:

Thanks to DEFORM simulation software, sintering simulation allows you to functionally verify the component, to assess elastic-plastic behaviour predicting any distortions, optimise process parameters and assesse density distribution.

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saldatura arc welding

Welding

Ecotre Valente, metallurgical and processes specialist, is the exclusive distributor in Italy of software simulation DEFORM, for welding simulation:

Arc Welding
Friction Stir Welding

Thanks to the software DEFORM you can virtually produce the components, measuring their quality, performance and costs.

With simulation software, the real sampling is positive on the first time round. The prediction of the product is confirmed at the time of sampling.

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Training

Improve the casting and molding of your components with Ecotre Valente courses

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Tecnofirma: Washing machines

For more than seventy years Tecnofirma SpA has been a pioneer on the international market thanks to our innovative and up-to-date solutions for the treatment...

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SIMAC: Automation & Robots for Metallurgical Processes

SIMAC is a leading company from Modena in the robotic automation of industrial processes capable of improving the quality of the products, the safety of...

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Events

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EUROGUSS 2024

Nuremberg, Germany - Hall 9 Stand 9-329, ICE-ITALY Area

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16. BLECHEXPO

Stuttgart Messe, Germany - Pav. 4 Booth 4421

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LOW PRESSURE AND GRAVITY DIE CASTING COURSE

AQM Srl Via Edison , 18 - Provaglio d'Iseo (BS)

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ECOTRE and BACCADEMY: DEFORM for the hot moulding of brass, aluminium and steel – 4th edition

BAccademy, Lumezzane (BS) - Italy

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NEW LPDC INDUSTRY Integration of design and process metallurgy for innovative, complex and sustainable structural castings

AQM Srl Via Edison , 18 - Provaglio d'Iseo BS

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Cast Iron Master: Simulation lesson for compliant castings

Online & AQM Srl - Provaglio d'Iseo - Italy

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Pialorsi Stampi: The innovation of the Polini electric motor guaranteed by high-performance die-casting with QuickCast and ProCast

QuickCast and ProCast are the predictive software tools used by Pialorsi Stampi in the creation of an electric motor for e-bikes for Polini Motori. The product and process simulations offered by both software tools made it possible to transform an ambitious and innovative project for the construction of aluminium supports to connect the electric motor to the bike frame into reality.
The aim of the project was to make two non-porous parts using an alloy with sufficient mechanical properties to withstand the stresses of off-road use.
The technical challenge during the production phase was to create the best conditions for the welding and subsequent heat treatment of the components.
QuickCast and ProCast software were used to simulate three different possible settings for the mould with a view to choosing the most functional solution. The results of the simulations were gradually analysed and the right adjustments made it possible to eliminate any flaws highlighted by the predictive programmes during the design phase, resulting in a functioning end product with all the specifications required by the customer.

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Shot Peening Modeling in DEFORM

SFTC recently took part in a research project to develop modeling methods for shot peening processes. A deliverable from this work was the new Shot Peening Template, which streamlines the setup and simulation of this complicated process.
Shot peening is a beneficial surface treatment used in a wide range of industries. It induces a compressive residual stress on the surface of a metal component via cold working. This is accomplished by firing spherical shot onto a part at high velocity. The resulting compressive stress state counteracts tensile stresses experienced during inservice operation. This can greatly increase a part’s fatigue resistance.

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Mori 2A: Deep drawing simulation with Deform software

Mori 2A in collaboration with ECOTRE VALENTE carried out a deep drawing simulation of a sink. This analysis allows you to thoroughly examine all the phenomena that come into action during the drawing process, virtually sample and have all the information for setting up a compliant and optimal work cycle.
Thanks to the deep drawing tests carried out in DEFORM, Mori 2A can produce its sinks on the computer and know their performance and quality: required tons, shape, defects, wrinkles, cracks and elastic return.
Article in Italian

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Die Insert Redesign with DEFORM

DEFORM was used to simulate the forming of the hex-head flange screw blank.
The stresses during forming were subsequently used to predict the effort and deflection of the equipment components. To study the matrix effectively, it is necessary to include the interaction between the matrix and the keying. The original matrix consisted of a hard metal insert and jacket.
DEFORM was used to perform a subsequent matrix stress analysis at the stage where the highest load was observed.

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DEFORM: A software to combat expensive energy

Ecotre Valente from Brescia proposes DEFORM to optimize costs through process simulations
Not only reductions in shiftwork and production in the lower cost ranges, energy savings can also come from a simple one software.
A popular saying goes that "necessity sharpens the wits", meaning that when you are in critical conditions it is a process of nature find new solutions to problems, and in this case to costs.
Precisely in the face of the expensive energy Ecotre Valente, it has decided to offer its customers a new weapon represented by the software DEFORM for the simulation of energy consumption in furnaces...
Article in Talian

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Highest quality cast iron castings with ProCAST. The IRONCASTING case

THE CHALLENGE
Produce a knuckle in GJS 500-7 with a weight of 41,5 kg. The dimensions of the flask are 1100 x 900 x 700 mm.
Meet the customer’s quality standard by delivering high excellent casts, with complex geometry and tight tolerance.
Ironcastings aim to precisely solve residual stress problems predicting and optimizing microstructure, mechanical properties and porosity formation along with maximum efficiency during foundry process (metal yield maximization) leading to production cost reduction, for example reducing weight of cores.
All these goals have been reached without modify the part geometry.

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