Even though tooling is the lifeblood of a manufacturing company's profitability, it is often ignored and viewed as unimportant and not considered for automated control. In this book, a full explanation and description of the advantages of a tool management program provides a complete understanding of the benefits, both in profit and organization, that can be gained through a computerized tool inventory and management system. In addition to explaining all aspects of a computerized tool management system, there is also a complete numbering system needed to establish a successful system.
Preface
Section I : The Basics of Tool Management
Chapter 1 : Tool Control Basics
Chapter 2 : Automation and the Tool Crib
Chapter 3 : Identifying the Requirements
Chapter 4 : Tool Requirements Planning and Tool Management
Chapter 5 : Considerations for a Tool Database
Chapter 6 : Tool Location and Inventory Rules
Section II : The Goals of Tool Management
Chapter 7 : The Benefits of Tool Management
Chapter 8 : Justification Analysis
Chapter 9 : How to Justify the System
Chapter 10 : Tool Control Specifications
Section III : Independent Tool Code Standard
Chapter 11 : Development of ITCS
Index