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 judgements 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:

	Provides a unique, reliable and fully transparent cost structure
	Increases planning accuracy and efficiency through a significant reduction of possible planning errors that could result in excessive costs and critical time delays
	Significantly speeds up tool cost calculation due to software speed and ease-of-use
	Allows for the company-wide standardization of production sequences, operations and tooling components
	Ensures the complete reproducibility of tool cost calculations

The main features of AutoForm-CostCalculator are:

	Full graphic-based 3D approach using CAD geometry
	Intelligent production sequence definition based on automatic identification of part details
	Powerful push-button solution for tool cost calculation
	Turn-key solution with full customization of user data