Making progress in the automotive world: Design and manufacturing software helps tool maker to achieve major cuts in forming-tool delivery times

摘要

The fact that an overall delivery time of around a year for a substantial automotive forming tool is only feasible when the tool supplier is heavily involved with the automotive manufacturer - even before the first prototype crash tests are performed - is confirmed by the German company Rosell Werkzeugbau & Stanztechnik GmbH. Based in Heiligenstadt and well versed in the type of partnership working necessary to achieve such tight tooling schedules, the company recently moved to new premises and extended its production area from 1,120 to 4,500m{sup}2. An expert in the metal-stamping industry that specialises in research and development, tool manufacture and project management for the automotive sector, Rosell also supplies tools for the domestic-appliance, computer and medical sectors.