Tool Planners Inc.
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Die Cost Estimating Software

Nov. 18, 2020
Program guides manufacturers through the die-estimating process, automatically calculating values and making suggestions, allowing the user to determine all settings and share quotes via mobile devices.

SUPERIOR DIE SET CORP. has an exclusive, global agreement with Tool Planners Inc. to distribute the developer’s DieEstimator software, which optimizes the process of calculating die costs. Tool Planners Inc. is an independent software and consulting company specializing in metal stamping die and production part cost-estimating software, training. and engineering services.

The software guides manufacturers through the die-estimating process, automatically calculating values and making suggestions, allowing the user to determine all settings. It makes it possible to quickly estimate any die for any part, without resorting to CAD; provides integrated die construction and press specifications; and offers cost standards for consistent results, with detailed die cost breakdown and die size reports. It may be used remotely, via mobile devices, and is able to share estimates and settings globally.

“What makes DieEstimator unique from other software products is the strategic focus on the die-building experience, by die estimators for die estimators,” according to Tool Planners founder and president Jeff Bennett.

“The DieEstimator software is a highly reputable brand to bring under Superior Die Set and offers us pronounced aptitudes in all the markets we serve,” stated v.p. Mark Ullstrup. “The software will augment our core offerings and further define our position in the marketplace.”

Superior Die Set manufactures steel and aluminum products for forging, metal stamping, plastic injection molding producers. Learn more at www.superiordieset.com.