Tool Management Configuration

The chapter provides information on the configuration of master data related to the tooling functionality.

This configuration is supported by the settings defined in the core model. The maintenance functionality is often used alongside the tooling functionality. However, the maintenance settings are not necessary to make use of the tooling functionality. Some of the settings within this chapter are only relevant to Bodymaker tooling, which is specifically for can making factories. If you are not configuring tooling for can making processes, do not use the Bodymaker related settings. If you are configuring tooling for can making processes, make sure you are familiar with the Bodymaker and Toolpack concepts. See, Tool Management Overview.

It is recommended that you configure the master data in this sequence to set up the Tool Management settings:

  1. Define Tool Change Reason Sets and Tool Change Reasons. See, Tool Change Reason Sets and Tool Change Reasons.
  2. Configure Tool Types and Tools. See, Tool Types and Tools.
  3. Define Tool Cavity Change Reason Sets and Tool Cavity Change Reasons, if using tool cavities. See, Tool Cavity State Reason Sets and Tool Cavity State Reasons.
  4. Define Tool Cavities, if you require tool cavities. See, Tool Cavities.
  5. Configure Tool Groups and assign the appropriate tools, if required for reporting purposes. See, Tool Groups.