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How FoundryMind Works

From raw manufacturing data to actionable optimization insights — here is the end-to-end flow.

Pipeline Overview

01

Data Collection

Factory sensor data and casting parameters are collected from the production floor. This includes thermal readings, flow rates, material properties, and operational metrics across the manufacturing pipeline.

  • Metal type, mold material, and cooling rate parameters
  • Temperature, thickness, and speed measurements
  • 16 factory operational metrics for health analysis
02

ML Model Processing

Trained machine learning models process the input data through two specialized pipelines — a casting quality optimizer that uses Bayesian sampling to find optimal parameters, and a factory health classifier that predicts operational status.

  • Bayesian optimization for casting parameter tuning
  • Classification model for factory health prediction
  • Defect probability estimation (porosity, shrinkage, cold shut)
03

API & Backend

A FastAPI backend serves predictions through RESTful endpoints. The frontend sends parameter configurations, receives optimized results, defect probabilities, and factory health predictions in real-time.

  • POST /api/casting/optimize — casting parameter optimization
  • POST /api/factory/predict — factory health classification
  • POST /api/assistant/explain — AI-powered explanations
04

Results & Insights

Results are displayed as interactive cards with quality scores, optimal parameter values, risk badges, and performance indicators. The AI copilot provides contextual explanations of the results and suggests next actions.

  • Quality score with visual progress indicators
  • Defect risk assessment with Low / Medium / High badges
  • AI assistant for interpreting results and trade-offs

Architecture

FrontendNext.js · React 19
Parameter Input Forms
Results Dashboard
AI Copilot Drawer
API LayerFastAPI · REST
/casting/optimize
/factory/predict
/assistant/explain
ML Modelsscikit-learn · Bayesian
Casting Optimizer
Factory Classifier
Defect Predictor

Features at a Glance

Casting Optimization

Bayesian parameter search across temperature, speed, and material combinations to maximize quality scores.

Factory Health

Predict operational status from 16 metrics spanning production, quality, maintenance, and energy efficiency.

AI Copilot

Ask questions about model outputs, casting trade-offs, and defect mitigation strategies in natural language.