Ensure secure, high-speed data transfer at all times
Data exchange between individual production elements is essential for modern industrial manufacturing. With ZOLLER’s software solutions, the reliable and rapid transfer of tool data is guaranteed at all times—regardless of manufacturer or platform.
Tool data management is a complex undertaking. Seamless collaboration among all systems and components is of central importance for “Industry 4.0”—and by no means a given. This is because systems and machines from different manufacturers are often in use, each employing different transmission technologies. Even with digital support, tool management can quickly become a challenge.
Standards such as the DIN 4000 attribute bar structure serve to enable exchange between different components; the DIN standard allows you to define your individual components in accordance with the standard and thus make them interchangeable. This enables a smooth exchange of information between different systems (such as for CAD/CAM or NC simulation).
A uniform and standardized database is therefore the foundation for automatic tool data import that functions reliably even across manufacturer boundaries. This is important not only because it prevents delays during data transfer—which in turn would cause machines to stand idle, production processes to be interrupted, and operations to be unable to proceed as planned—but also because it ensures seamless integration with other systems.
Ensure vendor-independent data transfer with tool management software
Today, there are many reliable and fast methods specifically designed for transferring data from the presetting device to the machine or machines. ZOLLER’s measuring device software now enables secure tool data transfer regardless of the manufacturer.
Whether via RFID chip, post-processor (DNC system: Distributed Numerical Control), or through higher-level production control systems: We offer the right data transfer solution for virtually any manufacturing environment. Another highly efficient option is to encode the actual data into a Data Matrix code, which is scanned using a reader connected to the CNC machine’s control system.
Better yet: Tool data from leading manufacturers is often available in the cloud and can be accessed with the ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions software with minimal effort and a single mouse click.
Additional features of TMS Tool Management Solutions
- Importing and exporting tools, individual components, setup sheets, accessories, machine data, and other items between individual ZOLLER products
- Platform- and manufacturer-independent import and export of tool data (via import filters or post-processors, if necessary)
- Mobile access to all tool data and tool lists
- Tool data management with graphics, parts and accessories lists, and a property bar
- Code scanner for identifying and displaying data for actual tools
Your benefits:
- Optional integration with third-party systems
- Process reliability through error prevention
- Simple and fast operation thanks to straightforward structures
Learn everything about ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions here