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Altair Vietnam:
Altair Vietnam is supported by 3D Vietnams. We provide consulting and technical support for the Solidthinking – Hyperworks solutions in Vietnam. If you’re interested in Altair Vietnam products, please contact us using the information below.
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Solidthinking – Click2Cast:
A solution for the casting industry: in just two steps, it simulates how molten metal flows inside the mold cavity.SolidThinking – Click2Extrude:
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Phone: 0975 008 728 | Email: contact@ct3dgroup.com
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Contact CT3D Group
CT3D Group – professional 3D printing, 3D scanning, design and rapid prototyping services nationwide.
- CT3D Thu Duc – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong: in3d.edu.vn – Hotline 0975 008 728 (Mr. Thai)
- CT3D District 6 – Ho Chi Minh City: 3dmaker.vn – Hotline 038 7798308 (Mr. Phuc)
How do simulation and optimization software help product design?
Engineering suites such as solidThinking (now generally part of the Altair ecosystem) and HyperWorks belong to the CAE (computer-aided engineering) category. Unlike CAD software, which only builds geometry, CAE lets engineers test a product on the computer before making a physical prototype: how a part handles loads, how molten metal fills a mold, whether an aluminum billet extruded through a die will have defects. This cuts the number of prototype, test and fix cycles and lowers tooling and material costs.
Key feature groups in this software family:
| Solution group | Main function | Industries |
|---|---|---|
| Topology optimization | Automatically removes excess material while keeping the load-bearing structure | Automotive, aerospace, machine parts |
| Casting simulation (Click2Cast) | Predicts metal flow, gas porosity and shrinkage inside the mold | Aluminum casting, iron casting, die casting |
| Extrusion simulation (Click2Extrude) | Analyzes material flow through the extrusion die and balances exit speed | Aluminum profiles, plastic extrusion |
| Finite element analysis (FEA) | Calculates stress, strain, vibration and fatigue life | Mechanical manufacturing, structures |
Topology optimization and 3D printing: a pair for light, strong parts
Topology optimization often produces organic, hollow shapes with many thin ribs that are hard or impossible to make by milling, turning or traditional casting. That is where 3D printing shines, because additive manufacturing is barely limited by geometric complexity. A common workflow:
- Define the design space, fixture points and loads in the simulation software.
- Run the optimization to get a rough shape, then smooth it and rebuild it as a manufacturable CAD model.
- Re-check strength with FEA before manufacturing.
- Print a plastic prototype to check the fit, then move to metal printing or casting once it passes.
For parts such as frames, brackets and control arms that need to lose weight, a metal 3D printing service is a good way to turn an optimized design into a real part, especially for testing or low-volume production.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CAD and CAE?
CAD is used to build models and drawings, while CAE is used to analyze and simulate how those models behave, such as strength, heat and flow. In practice, engineers design in CAD and then move to CAE to validate before production.
What is topology optimization?
Topology optimization is a method where the software works out the most efficient material layout within a design space, based on loads and fixture conditions. The result reduces part weight while keeping it stiff and strong.
What does casting simulation save a foundry?
Casting simulation catches defects such as gas porosity, incomplete filling and shrinkage early, so the gating system can be fixed before the real mold is made. Foundries need fewer mold trials, produce less scrap and get to market faster.
Can parts from topology optimization be CNC machined?
Some can, if the engineer sets suitable manufacturing constraints during optimization. For complex organic shapes, 3D printing is usually the more practical and cheaper option.
Who can I contact for help designing and making optimized parts?
Contact CT3D via the Hotline/Zalo 0975 008 728 or email contact@ct3dgroup.com. Our technical team will advise on the design approach, 3D print prototypes and help you choose the right material.
Related services at CT3D Group
- Custom 3D printing service
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- Custom 3D design service
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