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WeldPilot leverages the expertise of CIMNE\u2019s research cluster in Solid and Fluid Simulation for Industrial Processes, a highly-specialized team of researchers with a solid background, focusing on developing advanced computational models with direct industrial applicability.<\/p>\n
WeldPilot<\/strong>\u00a0is a high-performance simulation tool<\/strong> developed at CIMNE and comercialised by COMPASS for the analysis and optimization of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) processes in industrial environments. Designed for integration with HPC systems, it enables accurate and efficient modelling of both thermal and mechanical aspects of the process, significantly reducing simulation time<\/strong> while ensuring predictive reliability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The platform provides detailed modelling capabilities, covering complex tool geometries, tool tilt angle<\/strong>, and key process features such as frictional and plastic heat generation<\/strong>, thermal dissipation<\/strong>, and material flow<\/strong>. It also incorporates a particle-tracking module<\/strong> to simulate material trajectories, allowing prediction of internal defects such as oxide line propagation, voids, and tunnel defects before physical validation.<\/p>\n WeldPilot <\/b>serves industries including automotive, aerospace, rail<\/strong>, and shipbuilding<\/strong>. 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Predict temperature, pressure, and material flow fields orders of magnitude faster than full-order FEM simulations.<\/p>\n
Explore and optimize FSW parameters efficiently, across diverse tool geometries and operating conditions.<\/p>\n
Particle-tracking module to simulate material trajectories, allowing prediction of internal defects before physical validation.<\/p>\n
Optimize process parameters to reduce waste and energy usage while maintaining high-quality welds.<\/p>\n