Dispensing of cutting tools

Automated dispensing and tracking of cutting tools

Automate the dispensing of drills, blades, milling cutters, and lathe knives. Gain full control over consumption, returns, and the regeneration cycle of cutting tools – 24 hours a day. Reduce costs, increase availability, streamline production.

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Tool vending is a real technological benefit

Elimination of waste

Precise control of tool dispensing eliminates excessive withdrawals. The system records each withdrawal, assigning it to a specific production order and operator.

Continuous availability

No time restrictions on access to cutting tools ensure continuity of production processes during shift work and weekends.

Error elimination

No time restrictions on access to cutting tools ensure continuity of production processes during shift work and weekends.

Consumption tracking

The returns function with technical condition marking enables tracking the actual durability of cutting tools in specific machining operations.

Process optimisation

Data analysis of tool consumption provides insights into the efficiency of cutting parameters, enabling adjustments to rotational speeds, feeds, and cutting depths.

Industry use cases

Machining and tool industry

Automatic dispensing and return of cutting, measuring, and calibration tools – all under control.

Mass production plants

Increasing tool availability while reducing losses.

Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO)

Quick access to essential tips, drills, and blades – without downtime.

Metallurgical and foundry industry

Specialist tool dispensing for metalworking, moulds, cores, and castings – with consumption tracking.

Industrial vending machines for managing cutting tools

IRMATIC vending systems for tool dispensing feature: a tool return function and data for consumption analysis, a design that allows for interior configuration according to tool length and diameter, and access management – users only see tools assigned to their workstation or task.

IRDRAWER

Szufladowy automat wydający

IRDRAWER PRO

Szufladowy automat wydający ze ścisłą kontrolą dostępu

IRPOINT

Terminal systemu zarządzania dystrybucją

Tool retrieval

The employee identifies themselves at the machine (e.g. with an RFID card or PIN), and then selects the tool assigned to them from the menu. The machine dispenses the item in a controlled manner, without the involvement of a stockkeeper.

Return and consumption tracking

Automatic data logging

Every dispensing and return is automatically recorded in the system. The information is sent to the server and is available in real-time for maintenance, production, and purchasing departments.

Analysis and optimisation

The collected data enables analysis of tool consumption, identification of deviations, and planning of purchases. The system supports decisions regarding machining strategies and tool management.

Automate the dispensing and returns of cutting tools, enhance control over consumption, and improve production planning.

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