Tool Crib Management Software works with tooling presetters.January 8, 2008 -
ToolManager(TM) promotes tool life by determining what individual tools need changing and allowing for scheduled/unscheduled tool changes based on reported production counts and future requirements. Combined with optional ToolSet(TM) interface, program can link with existing Tooling Presetter to provide total tool control via RS232 connection. Solution monitors individual tool usage on any machine according to user-customized database fields and generates tool change report.
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Original Press release
RealVision Inc.
1092 Parkinson St.
Eagle, ID, 83616
USA
ToolSet(TM) Option for use with Tooling Presetters
RealVision announces ToolSet(TM), an optional interface for ToolManager(TM) to use with virtually any Presetting system. With ToolSet and ToolManager link with your existing Tooling Presetter for total tool control through your R/S 232 port connection.
ToolManager achieves optimum "Tool Life" by determining what individual tools need changing and allows for both scheduled and unscheduled tool changes based on reported production counts and future requirements. ToolManager is used to monitor individual tool usage (Tool Life) on any machine by user customized database fields (Machine Number, Department Name, etc.) and generates a tool change report ("Block Tool
Change") so tools can be changed before they fail.
Tool changes are based upon pre-determined tool life cycles and number of cycles. Tools changed during the previous shift are input into "ToolManager" creating a detailed record of tool life.
ToolManager, the most powerful and easiest to use tool crib management system available today, handles all tool, gage and fixture management requirements. ToolManager manages an unlimited number of in-house tool cribs, tool kits, tool lists and features perishable accounting. ToolManager includes many features not found on any other tool management system, such as user TODO lists, Tool ID and description builders, multi level security, segmented responsibility assignments, projected tool requirements, integrated tool life management, tool blue print viewing, tool operation and setup instructions.
Additionally Tool Manager(TM) automatically links tool lists, serial numbers, tool offsets, tool list revisions, gage calibration and fixture setup with the RealVision's ProDocTivity(TM) Paperless Manufacturing System for complete manufacturing information management.
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