Press release
Cross-platform core shooting simulation

ASK Chemicals presents the next generation of Arena-flow®
software for casting process simulation exclusively forWindows users
Hilden, 11.06.2015 – ASK Chemicals, one of the world’s largest suppliers of foundry
consumables, also specializes in casting simulation services for optimized castingresults. ASK Chemicals engineers specifically use Arena-flow® software for coreshooting simulation. This one-of-a-kind technology utilizes computational particle
fluid dynamics (CPFD) to accurately depict the flow of sand and air during coreblowing. Historically, though, this proven application has been limited to Linux-based
operating systems – until now. At GIFA 2015, ASK Chemicals will be featuring thenewest Windows-based release of Arena-flow® with live simulations at their exhibitionbooth (Hall 12, A22). This latest software version is sure to impress patrons longawaiting a more compatible offering.
Core shooing simulation is primarily comprised of two distinct steps: the core-box filling
process and the gassing stage (i.e. the through-flow of a core box cavity). No other software
beyond Arena-flow® can more accurately simulate these specific steps. Its accuracy isderived from CPFD and allows for far-reaching potential in terms of simulation accuracy.
Comparable software applications use simplified methods for modeling the behavior of sand.
Specifically, they portray sand as a fluid, rather than a particle. Here, Arena-flow® shows its
strength, as it provides a realistic representation of the actual interaction between sandgrains and the air-flow within the tooling. The resulting difference between the systems has
serious implications for foundries seeking a more stable and robust process. Arena-flow®
provides the necessary assurance to guarantee – via simulation – an advanced stableprocess, in terms of quality cores for production.
An additional benefit of Arena-Flow® software is its ability to provide compaction models(Fig. 1). In this example, one can visualize whether or not the core is completely filled andthe compaction is uniform. Other valuable simulation models are also available throughArena-flow®: mold material distribution, geometrical pressure, flow conditions (i.e. of thegeometries), tool wear, gassing and the overall observation of the filling dynamics indefinable sequential steps. Finally, Arena-flow® also provides a unique feature in the use ofexact core fractions – both with mono sand systems and mixtures involving special
sands/additives.
“When it comes to optimizing core making, ASK Chemicals has principally used Arena-flow®
to great success,” Christof Nowaczyk, Productmanager Design Services Europe & Asia,
says. “We have been involved in developing the software from the beginning and aredelighted that the new generation allows us to offer this tool on license to Windows users.”
The Windows version of the software can be experienced in use at the foundry supplier’sexhibition booth at GIFA in Hall 12, A22. Here, live simulations using the Arena-flow®
simulation software for core shooting are presented regularly.

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Fig.1: Arena-flow® result display: compaction modelAbout ASK Chemicals
ASK Chemicals is one of the world’s largest suppliers of foundry chemicals, with acomprehensive product and service portfolio of binders, coatings, feeders, filters and releaseagents, as well as metallurgical products including inoculants, Mg-treatment and inoculation
wires and master alloys for iron casting. Core production and prototype development as well
as a wide range of simulation services round off what the company has to offer.
ASK Chemicals is represented in 25 countries and employs approx. 1,400 people worldwide.
With research and development in Europe, America and Asia, ASK Chemicals sees itself as
the driving force behind industry-specific innovations and is committed to offering customers
a consistently high level of quality. Flexibility, quickness, quality and environmentalfriendliness, as well as cost-effective products and services are of key importance.

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