AutoForm-CostCalculator
Software for
Rapid Production Sequence Definition with Sophisticated Tool Cost Calculation
AutoForm-CostCalculator is a tool cost planning software
designed for OEM planning departments and tooling suppliers.
It enables rapid and transparent production sequence definition
and the calculation of all tool costs associated with the production
of automotive body parts.
It represents a completely new approach for calculating tool costs
that starts with the part geometry. The software automatically analyzes
the part and identifies the part details that have an impact on tool costs.
Each part detail is automatically associated with a production sequence,
which can be easily modified using drag-and-drop icons. Based on the defined
production sequence, the tool cost can be calculated with a single click,
delivering a detailed and transparent cost structure. Process planners and
cost calculators can systematically evaluate multiple alternative production
concepts and rapidly identify a cost-optimized production process for the
first time. The software’s impressive speed and ease-of-use significantly
speed up tool cost calculation.
The unique cost structure is the ideal replacement for the conventional
approach based on tedious Excel-based worksheets and manually created data in
order to describe the sheet metal part. There is no longer a need for subjective
judgments on cost calculation that result in a lack of transparency and poor result
reproducibility. This powerful and innovative push-button solution for tool cost
calculation enables process planners and cost calculators to quickly generate accurate,
complete and reproducible planning data.
The main benefits of AutoForm-CostCalculator are:
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Provides a unique, reliable and fully transparent cost structure
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Increases planning accuracy and efficiency through a significant
reduction of possible planning errors that could result in excessive
costs and critical time delays
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Significantly speeds up tool cost calculation due to software speed and ease-of-use
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Allows for the company-wide standardization of production sequences,
operations and tooling components
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Ensures the complete reproducibility of tool cost calculations
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The main features of AutoForm-CostCalculator are:
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Full graphic-based 3D approach using CAD geometry
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Intelligent production sequence definition based on
automatic identification of part details
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Powerful push-button solution for tool cost calculation
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Turn-key solution with full customization of user data
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This product may practice one or more of the following patents
owned by or available to AutoForm Engineering GmbH, Switzerland:
European patents 1290515, 1623287, 1665103, 1741012 and US patents
7542889, 7623939. Other European, other US and JP patents pending.
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