Tool Management: The Present and the Future

W. Eversheim, H. J.J. Kals, W. König, C. A. van Luttervelt, J. Milberg, A. Storr, H. K. Tönshoff, M. Weck, H. Weule, W. J. Zdeblick

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Abstract

Abstract: Availability of tools is of prime importance for uninterrupted production in a highly automated manufacturing environment. Even in relatively small machining shops a great variety of tools is required. Many industrial firms, suppliers of cutting tools, research organizations, industrial consultants and software houses have contributed to an optimization of tool use. These efforts were aimed at simplifying tool management. To determine the goals and areas for future research work in tool management, the authors of this contribution attempt to describe and evaluate the present situation and to point out some future trends.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)631-639
Number of pages9
JournalCIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
Volume40
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991

Keywords

  • cutting
  • machine tool
  • optimization
  • tool management

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