TIP Gage and Tool Modules

TIPQA™ – Gage & Tool Tracking Module (GT) automates procedures for calibration and tracking over the use of tools and gages. Users can scan bar-coded serial numbers on tools and gages as well as employee ID numbers to locate, issue, return, calibrate, and report on tools and gages. GT also includes an inventory control system for tracking consumable materials and eliminates the possibility of lost paperwork. The system improves accuracy by validating data entry against master records, and speeds the processing of gage and tool tracking information.

TIP QA Gage and Tool Modules
Accurately Track Tooling Throughout Manufacturing Cycle

Main Functions
Durable Tool Inventory Tracking Calibration Recall Automated Email Notification for Tool Check In and/or Calibration Recall	On-line Calibration Steps and Instructions Skill Level Functionality For Inspections Steps User Definable Test Station Hierarchy	Manufacturing Usage Tracking Consumable Tool & Reorder Point Tracking Tool Location Tracking Tracks Tool Repair History
Challenges Addressed
Lack of Visibility for Tools Due Calibration Exhaustive Effort Required to Pinpoint Material Inspected with Out of Calibration Tools	Inability to Track Who Has Which Tools Customer Owned Tooling Difficult to Locate/Track	Calibration Recall Not Automated Multiple Gage and Tool Tracking Databases in Existence

Key Features	Benefits
Integrated with Receiving and In-Process Inspection	Helps insure that only calibrated tools are available for production.
Rapid Determination of Tool Availability	Provides the capability to view current tool status to determine availability.
Automated Recall System	Eliminates need for manual recording and/or maintenance of tool recall schedule.
Automated Overdue Tool Check-In Notification	Provides automatic notification to assignee when tools are overdue for check in. Additionally, if needed can provide escalation notice to supervisors when warning notice is ignored.
Automated Scheduling of Calibrations	Provides automatic recalibration schedule based on completed calibrations.
Automated Calibration Frequency Adjustment	Provides capability to automatically adjust frequency between calibrations based on good/bad calibration results.

TIPQA™ Gage & Tool Modules

Main Functions

Challenges Addressed

Key Features

Benefits

Integrated with Receiving and In-Process Inspection

Rapid Determination of Tool Availability

Automated Recall System

Automated Overdue Tool Check-In Notification

Automated Scheduling of Calibrations

Automated Calibration Frequency Adjustment