AnyTx

AnyTx is a software solution specializing in Thermal Stress Analysis. 

AnyTx designed to predict and evaluate the stresses and deformations that occur in materials and structures due to temperature changes. This type of analysis is crucial in various casting applications where components are subjected to thermal loads, as these stresses can lead to failure if not properly accounted for in the design phase.  

Key capabilities and aspects of AnyTx typically include:

Prediction of Casting Deformation and Warpage: During the solidification and cooling phases of casting, significant temperature gradients develop within the casting and the mold. These non-uniform temperature changes lead to differential thermal contraction, which can cause the casting to deform or warp. AnyTx can simulate these thermal stresses and predict the final shape of the casting, allowing engineers to:  

• Optimize mold design to minimize warpage.

• Develop appropriate cooling strategies to control deformation.

• Design fixturing for post-casting processing to account for predicted deformation.

Analysis of Residual Stresses: The uneven cooling rates across a casting can induce residual stresses within the solidified part. These internal stresses can lead to crack and dimensional instability of the casting. AnyTx can predict the magnitude and distribution of these residual stresses, enabling engineers to:  

• Identify areas prone to cracking or failure due to high residual stresses.

• Develop heat treatment processes (e.g., annealing, stress relieving) to reduce detrimental residual stresses.

• Optimize casting design to minimize the generation of high residual stresses.

Prediction of Hot Tearing and Cracking: During the early stages of solidification, the casting has low strength and ductility. Significant thermal stresses, particularly those arising from constrained contraction, can lead to hot tearing (cracks that form at high temperatures near the solidification temperature). AnyTx can help identify regions and times where these stresses are likely to exceed the material's high-temperature strength, allowing for:  

• Optimization of mold design to reduce constraint on the solidifying casting.

• Modification of alloy composition to improve high-temperature ductility.

• Control of pouring temperature and cooling rates to minimize thermal gradients.