Robust tool & die management
Early detection of tool or die failure, strict tool room organization, repair process, change engineering
Strategic processes
Effective tool tracking system, preventative maintenance, tool and die management program
Decrease unplanned downtime
Putting away MRO tools sharpened and in a “ready to use” state prevents unexpected downtime
Improved tool life
Extend the lifespan of your tools and dies with expert maintenance and repair services
Enhanced precision
Achieve higher accuracy in your manufacturing processes with precision-engineered tools and dies
Cost efficiency
Reduce downtime and save on replacement costs through regular maintenance and timely repairs
Skilled maintenance increases productivity
Effective tool crib management requires skilled personnel who know how to maintain tools and dies to minimize wear and optimize their use. Finding people with niche technical skills like these is not easy, which is why developing a proper tool and die maintenance plan takes experience and training.
A lack of technical skills and a standardized tool crib system can result in time spent searching for misplaced tools and dies, excessive scrap due to poor maintenance, and lowered productivity. Our multi-craft technicians and a tool tracking system built on tool crib software help decrease unplanned downtime, improve setup time and reduce scrap. Our tool crib inventory solution ensures you can track all the necessary assets in your system to achieve stronger results. Our tool management software makes it possible to keep tabs on what you need to prevent waste and achieve greater efficiencies.
- On-site skilled labor
- Machine performance monitoring and metrics
- Die management
- Standardized repair process
- Preventive maintenance
- Change engineering
- Tool crib management
IIoT-enabled tool management technology
Our software provides you with real-time inventory tracking, automated stock alerts, automatic check-in/check-out, historical tool usage reports and more. It’s fully compatible with RFID, barcode scanning and mobile devices to give technicians freedom to move about the facility. With integrations for broader CMMS or PdM platforms, we give you the easiest way to centralize asset and maintenance data under one roof. Thanks to the actionable insights our platform offers, you can achieve better tool demand forecasting, inventory optimization and cost control.
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Tool crib management for manufacturers
Our die maintenance and tool management deliver measurable results across process and discrete manufacturing, optimizing business functions across organizations. Our offerings stand out thanks to our veteran technical labor, smart systems and documented processes for reducing waste and improving your output. We give you the ability to tailor your tool crib management based on your plant’s size, production volume and any specialty tool/equipment needs you might have.
Tool crib management FAQs
What’s the difference between tool crib software and a traditional tool inventory system?
Tool tracking software is built specifically for manufacturing environments. It tracks tool location, usage, maintenance status and return deadlines — all in real-time.
Can this software be customized for our specific tooling or facility size?
Yes, ATS can tailor your solution based on your production processes, equipment and facility layout. Whether you’re managing 100 tools or 10,000, our tool tracking system can streamline your tooling inventory management.
How often should tools and dies be inspected and sharpened?
The frequency can vary based on usage, but ATS tracks each asset and sets service intervals based on manufacturer specs, wear patterns and operational data.
What types of tools or dies does this service support?
Our tool crib management covers everything from hand tools and CNC bits to stamping dies, injection molds, precision measurement devices and more.