Case Study: Classic Tool & Die boosts productivity and innovation with Cimatron CAD/CAM software

Classic Tool & Die - Customer Case Study

Classic Tool & Die, a medium-sized tool and die shop, faced a formidable challenge when an automotive OEM tasked them with an experimental project involving a single-draw die for explosive forming, a feat experts had deemed impossible. Using Cimatron's CAD/CAM software, the company needed to design a hydraulically-controlled binder system that could maintain constant pressure throughout the stroke, a critical requirement to protect their relationship with the OEM.

To solve this, Classic Tool & Die leveraged Cimatron's powerful surfacing, scanning, and reverse engineering capabilities to design the innovative system. The implementation also included virtualizing Cimatron and deploying viewer stations on the shop floor. This Cimatron solution resulted in a 75% increase in productivity in floor assembly, a reduced carbon footprint, and the successful completion of the project, which led to two patents and an ongoing innovation partnership with the automotive OEM.