Our services can be split into two main areas. Mathematical modeling / simulation in general, and then a more holistic consulting service in the foundry and cast metal sector.

Mathematical modelling and simulation services in general.

Computer modelling and simulation of a wide range of precesses and phenomena, designs, etc. We have helped customers to set up, simulate and interpret results in the following specific application fields:

• Friction stir welding
• Fluorine electrolysis
• Wind turbine design

Some of our past and present customers within this field include:

Energiteq / Vaal University of Technology, University of Pretoria, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

Image below: Wind velocity plot and streamlines - vertical axis wind turbine

Image below: Gas fraction distribution within a fluorine electrolyser

Foundry Technology

In certain application areas we can also provide a more holistic service, specifically in all forms of casting: product material development and optimisation, manufacturing method and optimisation, verification and problem solving on existing materials and methods, etc. We use simulation extensively, reducing the need for extensive trials, thereby reducing cost and time constraints on projects.

Some of our past and present customers within this field include:

Material development/optimisation:
PRIMA foundry, Mechcal, Hi-alloy foundry, Active foundry, Halberg Guss, New Concept Projects (NCP)

Simulations:
SCAW group, Eclipse, Thomas Foundry, High Alloy, MIS, ITP, Halberg Guss, Mittal, University of Pretoria Chemical engineering, TUT chemical engineering, TUT applied mathematics,
Zealous die casting, Active foundry, NCP, Mechcal, AIF, Mintek, PRIMA

Training:
Halberg Guss, INSIMBI, Alloy and Ceramic

Development of rotor blade material and manufacturing method
In the example to the right MTC assisted in the development of a highly wear resistant rotor blade, in terms of optimising material, heat treatment procedure and methoding for the investment casting process.

To the right above is a microstructure from the blade, used during the investigation of the material properties and optimisation of the heat treatment cycle. Below-right is a screenshot from the casting simulation.