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Cutting Tools 34 MoldMaking Technology August 2015 Digital tool knowledge also can be customized for a shop's specific operation. For example, basic information on the shop's machine tools, hourly costs, maximum spindle speeds and maximum torque can be entered into the system, and then the system can generate recommendations to optimize specific machine conditions. Virtual machine libraries are also possible and can be shared with multiple users. Intelligent Inventory Connecting digital tool knowledge with automated vending solutions offers moldmakers additional advantages, such as improved inventory control, downsized centralized tool crib operations, and reduced time for machine operators to locate tools, and capture and compare tooling costs associated with the produced part. This data also can help shops identify problem areas and opportunities for continuous improvement, including reducing tooling purchases, minimizing the time required to tool up for a new job and eliminating costly overnight shipments. Today's high-tech vending solutions can be easily and quickly configured to meet unique user requirements, offering drawer sizes to accommodate a large variety of items and access control via username, password, biometric identification, card readers or a combination of these options. The latest in vending soft- ware provides a complete audit trail that enables tracking of CONTRIBUTOR Katie Richardson is director of program management, Novo, for Widia Products Group and Services. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kennametal / 800-446-7738 / 724-539-5698 kathy.linden@kennametal.com / widia.com personnel who use a component stored in the system, as well as when, where and why the component was used. When digital tool knowledge is linked to automated vending, mold shops are able to quickly identify the optimal tool and all of its components, and assess corresponding tool availability. This linkage will also ease the process for ordering new tools. Ideally, all shopfloor machines should be connected to a single tooling database available for any Windows-based device that allows users to request a price quote from their technology suppliers. Not only do traditional fragmented approaches take more time, but they require high levels of skill in the areas of tool selection, application and data integration. Digital tool knowledge connected to automated vending allows users to see if an item proposed for a process plan is already available in their inventory, making both plans and budgets more efficient. Learn more at singlesourcetech.com/FCS CLAMP. DONE. RUN. © 2015 Single Source Technologies. Introducing the FCS clamping system from SST. It's that fast. Learn how moving clamping setup time to the CAD/CAM stage can drastically reduce downtime at the point of production. Talk to your SST representative about the latest innovations from the FCS clamping system.