Einführung eines zukunftsorientierten Toolmanagement-Systems

Guide for anyone who wants to introduce or expand a tool management system

VDMA 2016

68 pages

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This guide serves as a ‘common thread’ for the introduction of a tool management system. To meet this requirement, it describes the benefits of working with a tool management system and the procedures for introducing the system, including its integration into the company's infrastructure. It addresses the need to eliminate hidden, cost-intensive behaviours such as ‘black stock’ as well as the cost-cutting reduction of tool diversity and the possibility of reusing tools for roughing work if necessary.

Further aspects of system implementation are addressed and presented from the perspective of transparency, clarity and the time and financial benefits of a tool management system. The added value for a company is impressively presented to the reader by means of four case studies.

In addition, the guide provides arguments and decision-making support for an investment.

Target group

This guide is aimed at decision-makers and users in the areas of production management, work preparation, process planning and system integration.

Contents

This guide summarises the main reasons for using a tool management system in a company. Particular attention has been paid to preparing for the introduction of the system, taking into account the effort involved (personnel, organisation, time and technology).

For the system selection and implementation process, questions have been developed for individual chapters to show decision-makers what needs to be considered in each phase of the implementation project.

2 Tool management in practice (case studies)

2.1 Case study 1: Procurement/provision and use within the elements of the manufacturing process chain such as design, ERP, AV, NC programming, simulation, DNC

2.2 Case study 2: Entry via technology management, expansion towards workshop logistics and procurement

2.3 Case study 3: Integration and consolidation of a heterogeneous IT landscape, followed by the introduction of tool lifecycle management

2.4 Case study 4: Procurement logistics

3 Benefits of a tool management system

3.1 Reduction in tool costs

3.2 Shortening of search times

3.3 Increasing machine utilisation times

3.4 Increasing capacity

3.5 Improving quality

3.6 Tool data transparency in the manufacturing process

3.7 Securing company know-how

3.8 Optimised supply logistics for the machines

3.9 Forward planning and improvement of operational logistics

3.10 Increased process reliability

3.11 Automation of NC programme creation

4 Influences on the tool management system

4.1 Influence of production types on tool management

4.2 Influence of tool types on the tool management system

4.3 Multiple operating sites

5 System implementation

5.1 Setting company-specific goals and expectations

5.2 Defining processes and information flows

5.3 Recording inventory

5.4 Recording and creating master data and graphics

5.5 Calculating project costs 22

5.6 Integrating the tool management system into the system landscape

5.7 Structuring the tool database and filling it with tool data

5.8 Organising ongoing data maintenance and system maintenance

5.9 Integrating the tool management system into operational processes

5.10 Conducting training courses

6 Integration into the manufacturing environment

6.1 Operational positions

6.2 IT networking

6.3 Stages in the tool life cycle

6.4 Simulation systems

6.5 CAM systems, post-processors

6.6 CAD systems

6.7 ERP systems, purchasing, work and order planning

6.8 MES systems/detailed planning, availability

6.9 Adjustment/measuring device (presetting device)

6.10 Storage systems, dispensing systems

6.11 Sources for tool data

7 Functions of the tool management system

7.1 Classification of components and complete tools

7.2 Numbering systems

7.3 User interface, masks, menus

7.4 Graphics, models

7.5 Storage and inventory, reservations

7.6 Ordering and derivation of purchase requisitions

7.7 Adjustment and measurement of tools

7.8 Data exchange between setting device and machine tool

8 Standardisation and standards

8.1 DIN 4000/DIN 4003

8.2 DIN Spec 69874

8.3 ISO 13399/GTC

9 Tool organisation in production

9.1 Tool lifecycle management/tool tracking

9.2 Circulation, logistics

9.3 Querying the tool magazine in the machine

9.4 Behaviour in the event of tool breakage

9.5 Measurements in the machine

9.6 Tool dispensing systems

10 Tool measurement and testing technology

10.1 Measuring complete tools

10.2 Adjusting complete tools

10.3 Testing tools

11 Questionnaire

11.1 Use at a single location or across multiple locations

11.2 Influences of cooperative manufacturing on tool management

11.3 Language adaptations (system and data)

11.4 Performance requirements for database systems, operating systems

11.5 Access organisations, licence regulations

11.6 Measurement systems, standards

11.7 Reconciliation of virtual data management and warehousing (physical tools)

11.8 Exchange formats for tool graphics and models