Hirschvogel Group Utilizes Vericut for Process Optimization

This user story details how the Hirschvogel Group, an automotive supplier, employs Vericut simulation and optimization software to enhance its manufacturing processes. The company produces between 15,000 to 20,000 parts daily, necessitating fully automated production with optimized cycle times and high process reliability. Vericut allows Hirschvogel to analyze and optimize machining processes prior to actual production, which is crucial for maintaining efficiency. The document outlines the phases of product development, including space analysis, feasibility studies, and process development, emphasizing the importance of collision checks and process optimization. It also highlights the creation of a data package for each part, which facilitates quicker setup and program adjustments. The use of Vericut is presented as essential for ensuring process reliability and cost savings, with ongoing efforts to further enhance productivity through additional feed rate optimizations and cycle time analyses.