Integrating Fluid Simulation with Virtual Die Casting Machine for Industry 4.0 and Operator Training

High Pressure Die Casting is a complex manufacturing process in which molten metal is forced into a mold cavity under high pressure where it then cools and solidifies. An interactive virtual training simulator is being developed which integrates fluid flow simulations with die casting machine parameters to improve operator understanding of the process and ultimately improve casting quality. Methods for combining fluid simulation results with tools from the game industry for virtual reality and augmented reality applications in industry 4.0 are discussed.