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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

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

Casting

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

ProCAST

ProCAST is the most advanced CAE simulation software for casting processes, based on Finite Element Method (FEM) technology, the most accurate and high-performance solution available today. Distributed by Keysight, with Ecotre as elite partner, ProCAST enables predictive simulation of all critical phases: filling, solidification, heat treatment, stress, deformation and microstructure.

With its comprehensive analysis capabilities, ProCAST helps reduce lead times and costs, eliminate metallurgical defects and optimize part quality before production begins. It is the ideal solution for foundries or steelworks aiming for precision, efficiency and competitiveness.

■ Casting

QuikCAST

QuikCAST is the ideal CAE software for fast, efficient and user-friendly casting simulation. Based on Finite Difference Method (FDM) technology, it offers the best balance between accuracy and computational speed, perfect for those seeking operational efficiency and quick decision-making.

Distributed by Ecotre, as elite partner of Keysight, QuikCAST enables simulation of filling, solidification, porosity and key metallurgical issues before actual production. It’s a valuable tool for tooling designers, engineers and foundries aiming for reliability, cost control and competitive advantage.

■ 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.