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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Volkswagen’s Tool Shop Selects AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA as their Software of Choice

AutoForm Engineering GmbH has announced the decision of the Volkswagen’s tool shop to use AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA software for their process design. This strategic decision is based on results achieved during a successful joint project. By using AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA software, which includes a standard methodology for process design in the CATIA environment, daily work at the Volkswagen’s tool shop can be carried out more efficiently.

AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA was developed in collaboration with Volkswagen. The main goal of this project was to develop an advanced software product for process design that would enable users to rapidly create CAD quality die faces, which are required for CNC machining. The result of this joint project, AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA, is an example of how technology leaders in their respective fields can successfully work together to develop an innovative product.

In order to ensure that the new product covers the various requirements of different departments, the software went through an internal evaluation. The results achieved during several benchmark and comparative tests carried out with CATIA native and AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA were encouraging and motivating. A speed factor of up to five reached in these tests enables the user to rapidly create high quality surfaces while taking into account the initial die face design, its optimization as well as modifications made after changes to part design.

AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA combines AutoForm’s expertise in sheet metal forming process simulation with the powerful design functionalities of CATIA V5. Through dedicated surfacing commands, AutoForm-ProcessDesignerforCATIA enables the user to quickly create a die face layout, including deep drawing and all secondary operations in the CATIA environment. What is more, all generated surfaces fulfill class A surface requirements and can immediately be used for CNC machining. The software offers specially developed unique features, allows for the creation of draw shapes, supports company-wide standardization and implements a sophisticated methodology which reduces the complexity of process design. 

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