aPriori makes user-guided cost models available through two kinds of VPEs:

Each VPE and process routing can be licensed separately. When you cost a virtual part, you select one of these VPEs—see Entering Production Information.

Each UG Sheet Metal VPE supports the following processes

Each UG Plastic Molding VPE supports the Injection Molding process.

Routings for all these processes can include secondary surface treatment, heat treatment, and packaging processes. These secondary processes work with both GCD-driven and user-guided cost models.