Magma Announces Two Certified User Achievements

Premier Aluminum and Hodge Foundry techs receive the highest level of simulation software competency designations from foundry market leader

MAGMA Foundry Technologies Inc. has been a provider of proprietary casting process simulation software, MAGMASOFT, for more than 20 years. More than simply providing software, MAGMA also shares its engineering expertise through its contract service group and comprehensive training programs. This extensive training program comprises several intensive course levels, where the users gain knowledge to better utilize the software from a functional standpoint, plus insights on practical approaches to applying the technology to their metalcasting process.

Currently, the highest achievable training level is the Certified MAGMASOFT User. There is a set of specific criteria the user must meet to be eligible to participate in the program and a list of objectives that must be met to receive the certification from Magma. 

There are many benefits to completing the certification program, which aid not only the software user, but also the user’s organization and its casting customers. 

Some of the key benefits include:

•    Improved efficiency and more effective utilization of the software for speed to solution
•    Improved result interpretation and knowledge of root cause analysis
•    Gaining a greater understanding of how simulation applies to their organization and customer base in the areas of design, process, quality and overall costs
•    Enhanced communication internally and with their customers to reduce costs associated with program launches and casting quality
•    Establishing a mark of excellence that sets their organization apart from the competition, including those who already have MAGMASOFT

In 2011, two successful users achieved the MAGMA Certification, namely, Jason Lythjohan from Premier Aluminum, LLC and Ian McNally from Hodge Foundry.