Tool Crib (Tool Inventory & Management System)
The Tool Crib Application is a custom web app that provides all the essential information about tooling, cutting tools, holders, and crib inventory in one centralized platform. It provides a centralized access to all the tooling information to machinists and managers to manage tool inventory, and optimize tool usage. Tool Crib replaces manual tracking, spreadsheets and manual logs with an automated platform that provides comprehensive tooling information, tracking, and inventory management in high-precision environments
About the Tool Crib Application
The Tool Crib Application is built to simply manage tooling inventory and equipment’s in the CNC shop floors and keep track all the tooling information. Its specifically designed for machine shops to track organize and maintain tools used across different departments for CNC machines such as lathes, mills, drills, and more.
ToolCrib Core Features List
1. Tool inventory management to track quantities, locations, and condition of tools, gauges, and machinery parts to avoid shortages or overstocking.
2. Tool Kitting/Make Toolkit feature to prepare and manage toolkits for specific jobs or machines, so that the machinists get the right tools ASAP.
3. Tool issuance and return records (to track usage and prevent loss) to check when tools are checked out or returned by employees and utilized by machinists.
4. Tool Receiving and PO Management for managing log and incoming tool shipments from suppliers into the inventory system.
5. Unique Tool ID (QRN Numbers) for tracking identifiers, e.g., we use unique QRN numbers that are unique tool IDs to track and manage tool information.
6. Calibration/Scheduling Pull Gages for Calibration to keep track of gages and tools that require regular calibration for quality control compliance
7. Tool Repair and Maintenance Logging to track damaged tools and manage their repair or replacement cycles
8. Reporting/Usage Logs View/Transaction Time to view who used what tool when and for what job.
Let’s Utilize Tool Crib to Manage and Track Tool Inventory and Comprehensive Tooling Information
ToolCrib is a comprehensive tool inventory management system that allows users to efficiently add, edit, and track tools with detailed information and images. It provides detailed tooling information across departments like Lathe, Mill, Quality, Grind, Gear, and Bench. Manages all tool gauges, QRNs, serial numbers, and tool kits and store detailed attributes like specifications, drawings, location, and availability.
Comprehensive Overview of Tool Crib Features
ToolCrib is built in with a centralized database to manage and maintain a single organized repository for all tool and usage data for manufacturing machine shops, so every department can access information across departments like Lathe, Mill, Quality, Grind, Gear, and Bench. It manages all tool gauges, QRNs, serial numbers, and tool kits and store detailed attributes like specifications, drawings, location, and availability.
User Role (Admin, Manager, Attendant)
We have added user roles and access permission in the ToolCrib system to control over the specific tasks on a role basis for Admin, Manager, and Attendant. Each with defined access and responsibilities, administrators have full system control, including managing user accounts, configuring system settings, and accessing all reports and data.
The managers can oversee daily operations, approve or audit QRN entries, monitor inventory and toolkit statuses, and generate detailed usage and stock reports. The attendants can easily handle frontline tasks such as creating QRNs, receiving POs, putting away tools, assembling toolkits, and working alongside employees
Tool Kit, Kitting, and Inventory Management
Tool Kit, Kitting, and Inventory Management are three comprehensive features in the ToolCrib system that work together to optimize shop floor operations by organizing, tracking, and maintaining tools needed for production.
Toolkits are created and assigned per job or shop order for quick access to the exact tools required. And kitting is used to set pre-assembled tools so that they can be utilized accurately and on time.
The system manages inventory through unique QRN codes for real-time updates, adjustments, tool tracking, and calibration scheduling. Toolcrib also features to locate/see lost tools, mark damaged ones for repair, and log new tools via purchase orders.
KRONOS
The KRONOS feature in ToolCrib is a centralized task management and activity logging interface for ToolCrib operators. It is designed to track daily operations, manage tool inventory tasks, and ensure time accountability. ToolCrib Kronos streamlines shop floor activity and links tools, employees, and time into a single view. It is functionally a task console and employee logbook that assists in the organization, tracking, and execution of routine and exceptional tasks in the shop floor environment.
Tool Crib Departments
We have added departments feature in Tool Crib to get a structured way to manage tools parts and equipment based on specific shop functions like Lathe, Mill, Grind, Gear, Quality, and more. The department view gives quick access to inventory by machine, type, and function. It provides inventory access, supports toolkit preparation, kitting, and each department acts as a dedicated zone for managing issuing and tracking tools related to its operations.
Inventory Management Features
ToolCrib is a comprehensive tool inventory management system that allows users to efficiently add, edit, and track tools (the tools are added department/machine type or category wise. All tools are sorted by their category and machine type with detailed information and images). It also provides comprehensive tooling information (each tool information, usage, department wise, tool tracking, maintenance, shortage, etc.). In Tool Crib inventory, each tool is identified by a unique QRN (Quick Reference Number) for quick lookup, tracking, and usage monitoring. The users can assign tools for use, return them, or mark them for maintenance as needed.
Reporting, Analytics, & History
ToolCrib also features comprehensive reporting, analytics, and history features for complete visibility into tool usage, inventory movement, and departmental activities e.g., daily QRNs, QRN Stock Outs, Kitting, Inventory, tool usage, maintenance reports, etc. The managers can generate reports to track tool issues, returns, maintenance, and stock levels over time. It also offers history logs to see changes, verify that every transaction is traceable, and support audit reports, about who used, for what job, etc.
Simply Manage and Track Your Tool Inventory and Get Comprehensive Tooling Information
Let us show you how ToolCrib can simplify your tool management and provide comprehensive tooling information (each tool information, usage, department wise, tool tracking, maintenance, shortage, etc.).
Tool Crib Integration (Optional)
ToolCrib is also integrated with other applications e.g., with Setup Sheet App, for Operational Data Sheets (ODS) and Engineering Drawings (including 1st 2nd and 3rd angle views with dimensions and part visuals). This integration is to streamline machine shop workflows by centralizing access to critical technical documentation and easy acess to all relevant information.
The users can directly attach and retrieve ODS files, laser operation, get tooling information while creating setup sheets and also directly see/edit/print reports. Tool Crib is also integrated with the setup sheet app is for automatic synchronization of tooling data (e.g. tool selection by tool type, quality, and machine, cutting tools like end mills, drill bits, face mills, reamers, thread mills, and all specialized tools)