Traceability and marking of tools and tooling
The traceability and identification of tools and tooling is extremely useful, although it is very often an aspect that companies do not pay attention to.
Tooling costs play an important role and many companies are looking for ways to optimize their management and thus save costs. A remarkable solution is to do so by means of traceability and identification of tools and tooling, thus offering much better management and maintenance.
If you have a company and you are looking for a solution, this article will interest you. At Sivart we have different solutions according to the needs of the project.
Tool and fixture marking solutions
Implementing a traceability system for tools, tooling and other materials is essential for industrial companies. At Sivart, we can offer you different solutions, so that you can find the one that best suits your conditions:
- Integrated laser head I104 EASY Our fiber laser marking systems are designed to increase productivity in stations dedicated to the marking of all types of components, their control and unit traceability. They are equipped with a SIC MARKING fiber laser source, which is a fully efficient, proven and long lasting technology.
- L-BOX laser marking machine L-BOX: The L-Box in-cabin laser marking equipment has been designed for the marking and traceability of components.
Benefits of tool and material identification
Traceability and identification of objects brings with it a number of benefits:
- Cost reduction: by having better control of the tools, further cost reduction is achieved.
- Check the tools before and after use: by means of the traceability of each material we will know the use that has been given to each tool at each moment.
- Inventory simplification: A marked tool is a controlled tool. Through traceability and identification of tools and tooling it will be much easier to organize the inventory you have (especially in large companies or with a large amount of material).
- Ease of management
- Prevent loss or theft: Losing material or objects can be very costly for your company. Identifying them will help reduce the costs of theft, loss and damage.
Characteristics of tool and tooling marking
Another essential factor to take into account when it comes to marking and traceability of products, objects or materials of the company, are the characteristics of the marking. The industrial marking system we choose must meet the following requirements:
- Durable: the marking must be visible and legible, and must not rub off regardless of use, environmental conditions, intensity of use, etc.
- Superficial: With laser marking we can achieve impalpable markings, since in some cases, it is necessary that the tools have a marking that does not affect the external part of the tool.
- Legible: A good marking must be able to be read by a person or by an artificial reader without any possibility of error and in an easy way. The verification of the marking is a fundamental step for a correct traceability.
- Color contrast: It is not always necessary, but in tools of a very small size, it is advisable to have a good color contrast between the marking and the tool material to facilitate the previous point (legibility).
In Sivart we offer quality tooling and tooling marking, contact us without obligation and we will help you to solve your doubts.
Industrial marking system for tools
Finally, if after reading this article you are interested in some of our options to achieve traceability and identification of tools and tooling, contact us without obligation. We will be happy to help and advise you on the best solution for your company or needs.