Tool and CNC Data Management: Are your cutting tools organized?

Simply put, it means everyone saves time and is able to do their job without wasting time unnecessarily with bad tool information. Here are some of the ways you know if your tools are organized:

• Set-up people know where tools are and are able to locate them NOW
• Production planners know the condition and availability of tools
• Tool crib has enough correct tools for a particular job
• Machine operators have instant access to complete set-up sheets complete with drawings
• CAM programmers can spend time writing CNC programs, not searching for tools
• Purchasing agents have exact tool details including last price paid, quantity, supplier
• Anyone in the company can lookup tool data, supplies, locations