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Z.magazine 2016

The intelligent linking of virtual and real data in the z.One tool database together with the TMS Tool Management Solutions software modules

is an advantage at every level of any production operation.

The z.One tool database links real and

virtual data. Their standard formats are

easy to verify for DIN compliance and en-

sures that all participants in the produc-

tion process receive the data required

when it‘s needed, and at any location.

Each physical tool gets a digital twin that

can now be used for improvements in the

spirit of Industry 4.0.

OPTIMIZE TODAY WITH THE

RIGHT SOFTWARE

Here are three examples of software

modules that will improve your produc-

tion operations immediately:

1. With the ZOLLER »flash« software mod-

ule, tools approaching the end of ser-

vice life are detected and their status is

identified by traffic light colors. A list of

new tools to commission is created at

the click of a mouse. Once data has set

and measured, it is transmitted to the

machines in a controller-compliant man-

ner. The result is improvement in produc-

tivity through greater transparency.

2. The ZOLLER »cetus« system was devel-

oped specifically for tool requirement

optimization. This system enables the

entire production workflow to be

mapped out on the basis of setting

sheets, and the net requirement for

tools can be computed from this. This

ensures a cost-effective way of pro-

viding tools. Also, thanks to optimized

assignment routines, machines can be

deployed with smaller tool magazines.

3. As an example of managing costs more

efficiently, the ZOLLER Cost per Part

(CPP) module compares budgeted and

actual tool costs for each part by ana-

lyzing the length of tool service lives,

and the reasons for replacement of

tools and processes. Purchase prices

are included in this calculation, to-

gether with the number of regrinding

operations and the costs associated

with these.

And it gets even better! Modules of this

kind are only the opening chapter of Tool

Management 4.0. Other more comprehen-

sive possibilities are already in the devel-

opment stage. The SmartTool is a good

example.

Continuous optimization of the production process is based on the Cost per Part (CPP) analysis.

SECURITY & SAFETY

Real Tools

Guarantees crash-free

machine run time within

the tolerances.

VIRTUAL

REAL

STRUCTURE

Real Tools

and Components

Similar tools can be

identified and substituted

Tool Provision

For reduction of search times

and tool inventory.

Stock Level

Needs-based optimization

of tool inventory

PLANNING

CONTROLLING

3D Scan

For reliable

simulation

Module for a product

characteristics bar as

defined in DIN 4000

For automatic, process-

reliable tool data import and

the exchange of information

Module

Warehouse management

For the clear assignment

of bin locations »flash«

Tool Life Query and »cetus«

magazine location

assignment

Statistics Module &

CPP (Cost per Part) Module

provides rapid

analyses

READY FOR 4 .0