MATERIAL COST ESTIMATION SOFTWARE Identifies product design changes that improve material utilization and reduce costs Accurately determines total material cost per blank Accurately identifies material thinning and gathering conditions Evaluates multiple costing scenarios for optimal material utilization COSTOPTIMIZER identifies design changes that reduce component costs COSTOPTIMIZER IDENTIFIES DESIGN CHANGES THAT REDUCE COMPONENT COSTS 10 TO 15% FORMING TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

COSTOPTIMIZER COSTOPTIMIZER provides CATIA users with a fast and accurate method for developing blank shapes and coil nests, and makes recommendations to alter stamped component designs for cost reduction. It is specifically designed for purchasers, planners, estimators, engineers, account managers, and tool and die designers. Features Fast and accurate blank shape generation Determines product design changes that can account for 10 to 15% reduction in material costs Optimal blank shape development for any stamped component Produces fully optimized blanks and nesting layouts for cut-off dies,...