Parts Management

The Parts Management software module provides you with a comprehensive overview of your components and products. You can systematically manage individual parts and assemblies and document them along with setup sheets listing the required tools. In addition, the module offers further information such as production times and current inventory levels of the required tools.

Features:

• A central database for all part data
• Transparency regarding production steps and the required tools
• Simple data management

Order Management

With this software module, you can benefit from a practical and reliable ordering system. Order only those items that are actually needed in production. By optimizing purchasing processes, you reduce your inventory costs and avoid downtime caused by missing items. This helps you lower your tooling and ordering costs. By linking the ordering system with inventory management, it is possible to automatically analyze instances where stock falls below minimum levels and generate fully automated order proposals.

Features:

• Reliable execution of orders based on minimum stock levels or purchase requisitions
• Automated generation of purchase requisitions
• Time and cost savings through optimized organization and transparency
• Automatic posting of deliveries to the appropriate cost center

Order Management

The entire manufacturing process is mapped out here, starting with order creation, warehouse and tool preparation, setup and measurement, all the way through to production.

Statistics Module

You can use this software module in a variety of ways for the graphical analysis and management of measurement values and data sets over a freely selectable time period. The complete measurement statistics for a tool are displayed in a clear and informative tree view.
The usage records for individual tools are automatically stored in the system. This allows you to document the areas of application for the tools at any time. A hit-flop list enables the analysis of inventory postings and goods receipts in terms of costs and usage, thereby facilitating the precise analysis and optimization of the tool inventory.

Features:

• Quick overview of measurement values and measurement histories
• Traceability of tool usage
• Support for quality control in the manufacturing process

Tool Life Management

With this software module for service life management featuring an integrated statistics function, you can optimally monitor your tools and record the reasons for tool changes. A process-specific configuration for optimal utilization of machine runtime is also possible. In the statistics function, the service lives and reasons for replacement of the individual tool stages are displayed graphically and clearly logged for a quick overview.

Features:

• Optimal utilization of machine runtime
• Prevention of costly scrap
• Full control over service life and costs
• Optimal tool utilization

Tool Life Monitoring »flash« (optional)

The ZOLLER »flash« analysis software enables effective tool management and cost-efficient organization of cutting tools. By communicating with the CNC machine, »flash« regularly and fully automatically checks the current tool life and color-codes their status. Tools that need to be replaced due to their remaining life can thus be picked, mounted, and preset in advance. This prevents quality losses, tool breakage, and machine downtime.

Features:

• Full utilization of tool potential until the service life limit is reached
• No machine downtime and time savings through "just-in-time" tool changes
• Significant cost savings related to the "tool" variable

Regrinding Process

This software feature extends the inventory management capabilities of ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions to include the re-sharpening process for your stored tools. Benefit from transparent handling of re-sharpening procedures: delivery notes and orders can be printed, and integration with the ordering system and inventory ensures a seamless workflow.

Features:

• Transparency throughout the entire tool regrinding cycle
• Recording of regrinding costs

Cost Per Part (optional)

A CPP analysis enables a comparison of budgeted and actual costs per part and, through the analysis of tool life and changeover reasons, allows conclusions to be drawn about the quality of tools and processes. The CPP module calculates two different key performance indicators: The budgeted CPP is compared to the actual CPP. The calculation incorporates the definitions of tool service life and quantities, as well as purchase prices, the number, and the costs of regrinding operations.

Advantage:

• Full cost control, transparency, and efficiency