Mold configuration
Mastering the process: determine accurately and fast which elements of a mold are required based on the geometry of the 3D CAD file.
mido · Tool Cost Calculation
the right price at your fingertips
Tool cost calculation from 3D CAD models – fast, transparent, traceable.
Overview
Managing costs is a key ability in modern product development projects. Looking at key technologies such as plastic injection molding, die casting or sheet-metal stamping, mold and tool costs are the single most determining cost factor for the part's end price.
With mido, tool cost calculation is transformed into an easy-to-do task: visually supported, rule-based mold and tool configuration combined with automatic cost driver recognition on 3D CAD models enables even non-experienced users to complete meaningful calculations in little time.
The three pillars
mido supports you in determining three key features of your mold project:
Purchased parts
Identifying automatically – based on pre-set templates – which materials and purchased parts from a comprehensive library are the best fit for the project.
Manufacturing effort
Calculating the manufacturing effort based on adaptable configurations per mold element, combined with a database of machines and production sites.
Features in detail
- Three tool technologies: mold / cast / stamp
- 3D layouting of the mold nest and cavities including CAD export
- Algorithm to define the parting opening direction
- Undercut identification and slider concept definition
- Smart feature recognition of additional cost drivers (inserts, eroded areas)
- Database of manufacturing locations, hour rates, materials and purchased parts
- Selection of predefined and customer-specific tool templates
- Central library – customizable and extendible
- Comprehensive cost breakdown – clustered by mold elements and manufacturing processes
- Export of calculations via JSON/XML or customer-specific reports
- Save calculations into your database to run big-data analysis
Who is it for?
Tool and mold makers, OEMs and suppliers in injection molding, die casting and stamping – wherever tool costs need to be assessed early, quickly and reliably.
Experience it!
See for yourself – with a free test license.