Overview of the Crib Reduces Machine Downtimes used as a stand-alone system. As a result, controlled tool dispensing and centralized evaluation for all of the connected cabinets is possible. Tool Management According to Status and Location The TDM Tool Crib Module maps all of the upstream The TDM Tool Crib Module organizes everything withdrawals. Controlled, individual withdrawals of and downstream processes of a tool crib. TDM that is in stock for tools and production resources. tools allows for what is known as vending machines, itself forms the connection between the systems Even tools that are located off-site are recorded. similar to vending machines for food. Maier: "They (ERP and MES) and supports them with status By doing so, the module flexibly adapts itself to have experienced a boom in recent years and are information about the actual status of the produc- each crib structure. TDMstoreasy, the intelligent mainly used for round-the-clock supply in multi-shift tion resources. The software records the status and software for tool cabinets, supports this in praxis. operation." Here, it depends on the shortest possible location for each tool. Thus, it is clear whether they access times. are tools that are new, used, or in need of repair. It he TDM Tool Crib Module can map each phys- is also apparent whether an item is being ordered, ical crib and adapt itself to the customer," says In centralized tool cribs, it also operates with has been partially delivered, or has been delivered. Regional Account Manager Andreas Maier from TDM paternoster and lift systems. They make use of the With the booking functions, the tools are booked on Systems, adding: “The software offers all of the expensive manufacturing area very well, because the cost centers, for example on a machining center. possibilities." At the same time, it integrates easily they can be built all the way up to the ceiling of the Moreover, it is always clear in which tool assembly, in terms of Tool Lifecycle Management into higher manufacturing hall. A combination of chaotic and individual items are installed and where exactly the level systems. fixed location coded storage strategies, in turn, has the advantage that the company can utilize the Tool assemblies are either mounted or dismantled Different Crib Systems available space in the most ideal manner possible. It and placed in storage for reverse bookings. The TDM The positive aspect for the software's flexibility requires planned allocation so that one knows where Crib Module supports the withdrawal process and is that it is able to cope with the most diverse crib the tools, measuring and inspection equipment, provides the necessary instructions automatically. systems. Essentially, there is a distinction between and fixtures are located. The cabinet management, During disassembly, the employee is able to view electromechanical and conventional systems; the TDMstoreasy can control all types of cabinets and what is to be done with each part. Maier: "The TDM latter is also divided into "controlled" and "guided" can be coupled with the TDM Tool Crib Module or module is practically the assistant who thinks along with you." TDM can summarize up to eight tool statuses under one identification number, makes resource-oriented planning possible, and eliminates bottleneck situ- [1] Stock locations can be edited in the TDM Tool Crib Module. ations or even machine downtimes due to lack of [2] Standard issue in the TDM Tool Crib Module. tools. The example of Norbert Kempf GmbH (Page 10) shows how well this works in practice. Crib Management as Resource Planner for NC programming also have access to the TDM Tool Tool Lifecycle Management Crib Module, then this information enables schedul- Crib Management is an important basic function ing of the available tools early on during the planning in the overall Tool Lifecycle Management process. phase. The tool variety does not grow exorbitant and Gathering the tool and production resource stocks the available tools are used in the most optimal way and giving information about their status and loca- possible. In one sentence: The TDM Tool Crib Mod- tion form a solid basis for planning tools, orders, and ule creates transparency and economic efficiency for machine uthilization. The TDM Tool Crib Module your tool organization. even supports the ordering process or can handle order management of the tools in combination with the TDM Ordering Module. If the colleagues from the