Virtual Validation of Gating Systems Before Production
In modern foundry engineering, getting the gating system right before a single drop of metal is poured can mean the difference between a flawless casting and a costly defect. PoligonCast leverages advanced casting simulation to virtually validate gating systems — eliminating guesswork and driving precision from day one.
What Is a Gating System?
Sprue
Runners
Gates
Risers
Poor Gating Design Leads To
Virtual validation transforms gating design from a trial-and-error process into a data-driven engineering workflow, reducing risk while improving casting quality.
Why Virtual Validation
MattersValidate Before You Manufacture
PoligonCast's structured simulation process ensures every gating system is rigorously tested across fill behavior, thermal gradients, and solidification patterns — all before committing to physical tooling.
The PoligonCast Simulation Workflow
Digital Validation Before Tooling
Detects turbulence zones that cause oxide entrapment.
Maps thermal gradients to predict hot spots and cold shuts.
Ensures directional solidification toward risers for sound castings.
Optimizes gate sizing to balance speed and laminar flow.
Key Simulation Parameters Analyzed
Metal Flow Velocity
Temperature Distribution
Solidification Sequence
Pressure & Fill Time
Virtual validation transforms gating design from an art of experience into a data-driven engineering discipline — delivering measurable ROI across every production run.
Business Impact of Virtual Validation
Measurable ROI Through Simulation
Every project begins with rigorous virtual validation to ensure quality outcomes.
From CAD design to final casting, PoligonCast guides your process with precision.
Trusted by foundries worldwide to reduce defects, cut costs, and accelerate delivery.
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