AutoForm software chosen by Volkswagen’s tool shop

Switzerland-based AutoForm Eng. GmbH, a supplier of software for the sheet metal forming industry, has announced the decision of Volkswagen’s tool shop to use AutoForm-ProcessDesigner^forCATIA software for its process design.

The software was developed in collaboration with Volkswagen. The main goal of this project was to develop a software product for process design that would enable users to rapidly create CAD-quality die faces, which are required for CNC machining.

Through dedicated surfacing commands, the software enables the user to quickly create a die face layout, including deep drawing and all secondary operations, in the CATIA environment. All generated surfaces fulfill Class A surface requirements and can be used immediately for CNC machining. The software allows for the creation of draw shapes, supports companywide standardization, and implements a sophisticated methodology that helps reduce the complexity of process design.