Tool Packs and Sub-tools

A tool pack is a parent tool that consists of a collection of sub-tools. A tool pack can represent either a physical assembly of tools with a unique identity or virtual grouping of tools used together during production.

Different tool types can be grouped in the same tool pack when the combined set of tools is used together to produce a specific material.

Tool hierarchy is limited to a single level. A tool pack can contain one or more sub-tools and each sub-tool is defined and maintained in the same manner as any other tool. The link between the parent tool pack and associated sub-tools establishes the hierarchy.

The sub-tools can be replaced from time to time and, the composition of a tool pack can change over time. As a result, the set of sub-tools contained within a tool pack can vary between production periods.

Both tool packs and sub-tools are represented as tools. For example:

Tool Pack 1 modelled as a tool, wherein:

• Sub-Tool 1 modelled as a tool
• Sub-Tool 2 modelled as a tool
• Sub-Tool 3 modelled as a tool

Tools can be moved, loaded, and unloaded at the tool pack level. When such transactions are performed on a tool pack, the same transactions are automatically applied to all sub-tools assembled within the tool pack.

A sub-tool can be associated with only one tool pack at a time. While assembled within a tool pack, direct transactions and operational activities on the sub-tool are not permitted. All related activities must be performed through the associated tool pack. When the tool pack is disassembled, the associated sub tools can be used individually, reassigned, or assembled into another tool pack.