New Version (Ver. 2011)

New Functions or Enhancement

1. Integrated GUI (Graphical User Interface)
   1. Operation environment has been improved by adapting the Integrated GUI. Intuitive operation and systematic project management are realized by the project explorer. Also, 2-byte characters are now available to use as names of projects or folders. For further efficiency, ADSTEFAN can start up by double-clicking on the project file.
   2. Analysis results of several models (projects) can be compared by adapting the multi-view port. This will make it easier to change parameter settings or mesh data comparing the existing setting or results.



2. High-Speed and Visual Improvement in Post Processor
   1. Volume rendering is adapted as a drawing method, so that visibility of a geometry has been drastically improved. Also, it has a large increase in speed of result display and animation generation. (30～50% faster than the previous version)
   2. Arbitrarily cross section can be displayed in order to evaluate internal defects. The cut surface can be moved or rotated at your needs.



3. Highly Accurate Fluid Flow Analysis by the CIP (Constrained Interpolation Profile) Scheme
   Reducing stepwise of FDM mesh elements realizes highly accurate fluid flow analysis by the CIP scheme. Both Calculation time and Memory usage by the CIP scheme is practical.



4. Gate Color Coding Function (Fluid Flow Analysis)
   Metal color is coded by gates. By this function, contribution of each gate is visually evaluated, and it will make user easier to evaluate gate designing, cold shut or other defects.



5. Local Pressure Function (Solidification)
   1. Shrinkage porosity can be predicted considering local pressure.
   2. Effect of timing of squeeze pin or size of the pin can be evaluated.



6. Supercooling Consideration (Solidification Analysis)
   1. Solidification analysis considering Supercooling which happens in eutectic solidification of Cast iron.
   2. Numbers of spherical graphites, which have strong effects on strength or toughness of casting, can be predicted.
7. Adapting MPI parallel computing to Solidification and Die Temperature Analysis
   MPI (Message Passive Interface) method has been adapted to Fluid flow analysis and realized high speed calculation. This parallel computing method is applied to Solidification and Die Temperature Analysis aiming for further reduction of calculation time. (70 ～ 80% reduction compared with the previous version, Ver.12)

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