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SAIL - Tool Management System
Tool Definition
Part Number, part program, tool list, tool time, and Tool life threshold are collected in the base model data used in SAIL.
Forecast Tool Demand
Long term tool demand. Use Long term demand with SAIL Base Model tool data and calculate total tool use. Divide total tool use by tool life to determine number of tools required during the forecast period. These results will help determine amount of duplicate tools for each machine.
Short Term tool Demand. Use SAIL schedule to determine daily / weekly total tool use. Divide total use by tool life to determine daily / weekly number of tool needed.
Accumulated Tool Use
Option 1. Record accumulated tool use directly from CNC data. Use data access to collect and retain actual accumulated tool use directly from CNC.
Option 2. Use SAIL production counts and machine cycles to calculate accumulated tool use.
Show comparison between CNC collected data and SAIL calculated tool use.
Monitor Tool Replacements and Purchases
When tools are purchased from a vending machine, use the vending machine log of tools purchased. Compare the tools purchased to the forecast of required tools. Use this comparison to adjust tool life to align actual tool replacement with forecast tool demand.
Automatic Adjustment of Tool Life
Use the gage data and current accumulated tool use at the time of gage collection. Establish deviations allowances and set tool life when these deviations exceed limits.
