4. Computerized methods

4.1 Calculation software

There are several software packages on the market today for calculating casting systems for sand molds, some of which have been developed by CTIF: the "ELISA" and "SYSTAVER" software packages. They are distributed by Éditions Techniques des Industries de la Fonderie (ETIF).

These two programs correspond to the computerized version of the calculation method for "molded" systems presented in this dossier. The first uses our general method, while the second is more specific to the calculation method we recommend for filling vertical joint molds ...