A methodology of tool lifecycle management and control based on RFID

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Abstract

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology offers the possibility of significantly enhancing tool management and control process. A methodology of tool management and control based on RFID is proposed. In this proposed methodology, tool management and control process is mainly divided into two stages: tool preparation and tool usage. In the tool preparation stage, a centralized database which includes the information of cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, machines, parts, NC programs and work instructions is built. These information can be transmitted automatically to CAM and simulation software. In the tool usage stage, using RFID technology to control the process of tool storage and retrieval, presetting, condition monitoring and breakage is discussed. In addition, the IC chip encoding format is given for the tool management and control. Finally, a tool management and control software - Factory Manager - is developed to illustrate the application of the proposed methodology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEM 2009 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Pages1920-1924
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2009 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 8 Dec 200911 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameIEEM 2009 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period8/12/0911/12/09

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • RFID
  • Tool management and control
  • Tool preparation
  • Tool usage

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