When a machine stops for a routine tool change most of the downtime is spent waiting for an operator to begin the tool change. By grouping tool changes together for tools that will expire in the near future, downtime can be reduced. On a second shift with limited operators, a tool change can lead to longer machine downtime or completely stop an overnight unattended run.

PREEMPTIVELY CHANGE TOOLS that will expire soon

CHANGE TOOLS PRIOR TO AN UNATTENDED RUN to prevent a machine from stopping overnight

Prevent a tooling stockout due to inventory function

A tooling stockout that leads to a machine stoppage is painful. Stopping a machine because an endmill or insert is out of stock can result in a several hour delay while tooling is rushed to the shop. A tooling stockout requires either an employee’s time to pick up tooling or an expedited delivery charge from a vendor. In a best case scenario tooling is on a shelf locally, but all too often a tooling stockout requires shipping, disrupting a job until midmorning the following day. OnTakt can help prevent these painful stockouts and increase run quality by allowing an operator to visualize when to order tooling to prevent these types of stockouts.

PREVENT TOOLING STOCKOUTS with a smart ordering engine that signals which tools need to be on order to prevent machine stockouts due to tooling

ENABLE YOUR OPERATIONS TEAM with visibility of upcoming ordering needs to prevent painful stockouts

Use Data to Prevent Unexpected Machine Stoppages

Reduce Operator / Employee Costs

Machine shops can operate more efficiently by making operators, supervisors, and purchasing more efficient with access to clear, usable production data.

Reduce Tooling Costs

OnTakt can help you save thousands of dollars per month, per machine by reducing tooling costs. Direct integration with TMAC from Caron Engineering can help you push your tools farther.