TH-Tools Uses CATIA to Compete on Quality Against Low-Cost Rivals
Case study shows how Finnish toolmaker TH-Tools adopted CATIA to cut production costs while preserving high-precision design and assembly quality.
TH-Tools, a Finland-based manufacturer of custom machines and tooling, implemented CATIA V5 across design, NC programming, and interference checking. The software enabled design-in-context, early virtual clash detection, and standardized data management to reduce late-stage rework and maintain delivery schedules. The company also deployed CATIA PLM Express to control part data across multiple sites and enforce configuration standards.
CATIA design-in-context and interference checking reduced downstream assembly errors
Multi-axis surface machining and CENIT post-processors generated NC code for Heidenhain and Fanuc controls
CATIA PLM Express planned to manage large part libraries and enforce traceability across sites
Quality and precision focus allowed competition with low-cost global suppliers without raising customer costs
End-to-end process from customer part model to on-site installation supported long-term service commitments
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