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Tooling partnership aids mould making prowness
User application article Plastics injection mould tooling maker said its investment in CNC machine tools and in a tooling partnership with WNT (UK) have given it a competitive advantage in the mould and die market. Brochure available
News from WNT (UK) (21 April 2008)
Tooling automatically vended and controlled
Industrial vending systems from Tooling Intelligence allow users to control, track and manage critical assets and consumable inventories when and where they need it most.
News from Tooling Intelligence (14 April 2008)
Cutting tool dispenser integrates with ERP, SAP
An automated cutting tool dispensing centre has a generic interface can be provided to interface with ERP systems as well as a bespoke interface with SAP.
News from Iscar Tools (18 March 2008)
Cutting tools vending machine reduces downtime
User application article A shopfloor vending machine for cutting tools has reduced machine downtime, reduced tooling consumption and costs and improved productivity and operator awareness at a seals manufacturer.
News from Toolvend (25 February 2008)
Pocket PCs manage tooling costs/consumption
Job-oriented intake of cutting tools usage with PDAs (Pocket PCs) using of integrated data analysis makes it possible to inspect the tool costs per workpiece.
News from EVO Informationssysteme (26 November 2007)
Tool vending machine aids CNC machine productivity
User application article A UK machining subcontractor doubled its turnover through having invested heavily in shop floor equipment and installing a cutting tools vending machine.
News from Toolvend (21 November 2007)
Tool vending operates automatically
User application article Tool vending service operates without unnecessary manual intervention, ensures the correct tools are in stock at all times, thereby improving productivity. Brochure available
News from WNT (UK) ( 8 November 2007)
Tool coatings increase productivity in hard metals
Oerlikon Balzers Coating's Balinit Alcrona tool coating increases productivity in machining of even hard steels up to 54 HRC in both wet and dry operations.
News from Oerlikon Balzers Coating (22 October 2007)
Machining centres - keep the tool shanks clean
Inaccuracies and machine tool down time can result from dirty tooling shanks, which is why a Germany company has developed a tool shank or taper cleaning system.
News from Roschiwal + Partner Ingenieur (25 September 2007)
Automate tool management and save costs
Technical background article Comparing manual tool management with RFID automated tool management, Balluff looks at ways to save money, improve productivity and increase cutting tool life.
News from Balluff UK ( 6 June 2007)
ESPRIT Interface makes tool data easy
Tool data management software is now available with ESPRIT interface, which allows the user to start WinTool from within ESPRIT and pass tool data easily and quickly.
News from Somatech (23 October 2006)
Maximise the Life of Manufacturing Tools
RealVision has announced the availability of ToolSet, a complete tool optimisation system.
News from RealVision (10 October 2006)
Tool storage system also accepts 'specials'
Tool storage management system, which can hold many hundreds of different tooling items, - including storage of 'special' tooling - provides significant cost and productivity benefits.
News from Burcas (11 July 2006)
Monitoring systems ensure tool cabinet security
Available are two alternative monitoring systems which provide vital accountability and security for tools and mobile storage cabinets.
News from Lista (14 April 2006)
Production management software includes tooling
A complete tool management and inventory system has been integrated into Datatrack Production Management software to track tool stocks and usage of durable and consumable tooling.
News from Prospec Systems (30 March 2006)
Management system halves tooling costs
User application article A manufacturer of fittings and valves for the plumbing and HVAC industries, has more than halved its monthly tooling costs as a result of installing a tool management system.
News from Burcas (13 December 2005)
Tool management system simplifies supply
Tool management system enables a tooling supplier to provide a reduced supply chain, which will also simplify the manufacturing process with regard to cutting tools.
News from TaeguTec ( 2 November 2005)
System controls entire cutting tool cycle
System for the complete management and control of production tool cycles can also manage the return of used tools through the Kennametal Blue Box reconditioning programme.
News from Kennametal UK ( 2 November 2005)
'Entry level' tool vend optimises administration
An 'entry level' tooling management and tooling 'vending' system supports process planning, stock control, logistics, tool application, tool maintenance and process optimisation.
News from Guhring oHG ( 7 October 2005)
Intelligent locking protects stored tooling
Innovative tooling storage systems, featuring touch button, swipe and proximity card activated control, provide intelligent locking for high value equipment.
News from System Store Solutions ( 9 September 2005)
Tool management Website homepage updated
Specialists in tool data management and plant equipment organisation TDM Systems has updated its Website homepage with easy-to-understand menus to speed access.
News from Walter GB (16 May 2005)
Tool vending scheme saves GBP 20,000
User application article Employing a tool supplier to manage tooling in the form of tool vending has generated immediate savings estimated at GBP 20 000 by releasing manpower to other areas of the business. Brochure available
News from WNT (UK) ( 2 May 2005)
Tool management system reduces set-up times
User application article Recently installed tool management and component scheduling software has contributed in reducing set-up times on two Matsuura CNC machines by more than 50%.
News from Forelink (17 March 2005)
Tool data management system integrated with CADCAM
User application article Not only will an automotive manufacturer's tool data management system rationalise tools, it will be fully integrated with Unigraphics CAD/CAM and Vericut NC program verification.
News from Walter GB (26 October 2004)
Tool costs soaring? Time to use a vending machine!
Use of tool vending machines - costing about GBP 100/month to install and operate - can save 20% on annual tool usage costs and provide control over tooling waste. Brochure available
News from WNT (UK) (15 September 2004)
Software secures stored tooling
Tool management software provides secure and easy access to tooling in storage cabinets that are electronically unlocked using password control and automatically re-locked after use.
News from Applied CIM Technologies, Inc. ( 2 June 2004)
Heavy duty CNC tool storage cabinets upgraded
Upgraded heavy duty CNC tool storage cabinets and transporters form the core of the most complete storage system for metal working tools and CNC machining centres.
News from Polstore Storage Systems (26 May 2004)
Tool management software reduces tooling stocks
Parker Hannifin, Aerospace Group has shown a tremendous reduction in tooling inventory and has freed-up valuable floorspace with the implementation of tool management software.
News from RealVision, Inc. (30 October 2003)
CNC tool storage is easy to assemble
CNC Universal Racking for the secure storage of machine tools features easy assembly to store tapered tools from ISO/SK/VDI/HSK/KM/CAPTO/ABS/ WDX/UTS for DIY blanks.
News from Polstore Storage Systems (16 July 2003)
Reworked CNC tool store offers more capacity
Reworking a CNC tool store unit has produced an amazing 33% increase in ISO 40 tool storage for the same floor area.
News from Bott (29 April 2003)
Know where the tooling is, and doing its job
Recent enhancements to a tool data management product range reinforce the confidence for companies of every size that the right tool is in the right place at the right time.
News from Walter GB (24 January 2003)
Plastics tool-holders store CNC cutting tools
Plastics tool-holders to contain CNC cutting tools are proving very economic compared with conventional cutting tool storage.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (18 October 2002)
Controlled access cabinet links to tool management
Polstore Storage Systems and Sandvik Coromant UK have reached an agreement whereby Polstore's new product innovation CasC will have protocols with the Coromant tool management software package.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (11 October 2002)
Keeping high value equipment safe
Two companies have solved the problem of controlling access to high value and high quality consumable and manufactured products - such as tooling - in the workplace.
News from Polstore Storage Systems (19 August 2002)
Efficient tool management saves machining costs
Kennametal Hertel has developed a tool management system, which keeps tools and cutting equipment available round the clock on site and records tooling consumption.
News from Kennametal UK (15 October 2001)
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