COSTOPTIMIZER provides 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
- Produces fully optimized blanks and nesting layouts for cut-off dies, one-up, two-up, and mirrored nesting configurations
- Simulates multiple costing scenarios in minutes
- Constrains pitch, coil width, and blank rotation to ensure nest layout is compatible with your manufacturing equipment
- Calculates accurate cost per blank based on supplied input data and material
