To be competitive a modern foundry must reduce production costs and minimize preproduction time. One of the most effective ways to reach this goal is the computer-aided manufacturing on basis of CAD/CAM/CAE/TDM/PDM systems using the concept of all-round automation of production processes. At present Promtractor - Promlit applied and successfully use the following CAD systems.

Design CAD systems on basis of SOLID EDGE software.
Solid Edge is powerful 3D CAD software that allows manufacturing companies to transform their process of innovation and achieve competitive advantage. Promlit use Solid Edge to build 3D models of parts, castings with gating system as well as pattern tooling and make production drawings. With a unique 4-step process for evolving to the productive world of 3D, superior core modeling, embedded design management, built in finite element analysis, and process workflows, Solid Edge delivers the benefits of a fully integrated and managed design discipline that eases the growing complexity of product design.

MAGMASOFT is a comprehensive simulation tool for the technological and quality focused production of castings worldwide. The simulation capabilities show the way by providing a better understanding of mold filling, solidification, mechanical properties, thermal stresses and distortions, and much more. Fully menu-driven with an integrated solid modeler, CAD interfaces, and extensive databases, MAGMASOFT provides a complete solution for new designs, production, and quality departments. Using this software Promlit engineers can optimize gating systems, risers, pouring temperature and mode without costly and time-consuming field tests. MAGMASOFT helps to avoid gating and feeding problems, predict casting quality, aids permanent mold design and reduces fettling costs. Knowing of physical processes in casting allows making changes at design stage to reduce production rejects.

Cimatron NC Software.
To meet today's competitive business conditions, NC software must maximize user productivity by being easy to learn and use, production-reliable, highly automated, and rich in features. It must also support enterprise-wide collaboration and communication. In response to these challenges, Cimatron Ltd. has developed NC software, which combines an interactive process-planning module with an efficient, reliable, state-of-the-art NC engine. The software provides rapid tool-path calculation, knowledge of stock remaining, adaptive feed control, and high-level surface quality. For this reason the most of pattern tooling at Promlit is manufactured using NC machines and Cimatron software decisions.