Tool Connect

The ToolConnect RFID System automatically transfers tool presetter measurement data directly to and from the CNC control via RFID tags embedded in tool holders.

• Tools are measured at the presetter where tool data is written to the RFID tag
• The tool is placed in a custom RFID read station at or inside the CNC machine and all tool data is read and processed by ToolConnect
• The ToolConnect user-interface guides the user through the required (customer-defined) steps and confirms successful completion before allowing the user to proceed to the next step
• ToolConnect reads and writes data to the CNC control; automatically updating tool offsets and tool life data to (and from) the RFID tag

The ToolConnect 2D Barcode Scanning System automatically transfers tool presetter measurement data directly to the correct fields in the CNC control via 2D (presetter) printed barcode tags.

• Tools are measured at the presetter where the tool data is printed to a barcode tag
• 2D barcode scanner scans the barcode at the machine
• ToolConnect processes and displays the scanned data
• ToolConnect guides the user through the required tool load steps and updates tool and offset information in the control automatically

• Works with nearly any presetter that can write to an RFID tag or print a 2D barcode
• Easily integrates with almost any machine and control type
• Intuitive operator screens display all tool information and guide the user through the process flow, ensuring each step is successfully completed
• The flexible design of the software can easily accommodate changes to the process
• MTConnect Compliant