Where ToolTrack.AI Fits

Understanding how ToolTrack.AI integrates into manufacturing automation standards and manages the complete tool lifecycle.

ISA-95

Automation Pyramid
Level 4 ERP
Level 3 MES
Level 2
IoT / SCADA Machine Systems Monitoring & Control
IoT / SCADA TOOLTRACK.AI Tool Management System
Level 1 PLC / CNC Machine Control
Level 0 Sensors & Devices Field Level
Business Planning
Manufacturing Operations
Tool Management
Control Systems

Why Level 2? The Perfect Position for Tool Management

The ISA-95 standard defines a hierarchy of manufacturing systems. ToolTrack.AI operates at Level 2 (Supervisory Control), the ideal position for tool lifecycle management. This level sits between the machine control layer and manufacturing operations, enabling real-time data collection while providing actionable insights.

At Level 2, ToolTrack.AI can:

  • Collect real-time data directly from CNC controllers (Level 1) via file polling and OPC-UA
  • Monitor tool usage, distance traveled, and wear patterns in real-time
  • Provide supervisory dashboards for operators and managers
  • Generate alerts before tool failures occur
  • Integrate upward with MES/ERP systems when needed for cost tracking and procurement
Tool Lifecycle Management

Managing Tools from Procurement to Disposal

ToolTrack.AI covers every stage of the tool lifecycle, ensuring maximum value extraction and minimum waste.

5 Stages of Asset Life Cycle

The 5 Stages of Tool Lifecycle

Every tool passes through five distinct stages: Procurement/Creation when tools enter inventory, Pre-Utilization for setup and calibration, Utilization during active production, Maintenance for redressing and reconditioning, and finally Disposal when tools reach end-of-life. ToolTrack.AI tracks and optimizes each stage.

Tool Life Cycle Management

Continuous Improvement Cycle

Tool management isn't linear—it's a continuous cycle of improvement. By tracking performance data through each cycle, ToolTrack.AI enables you to Manage your entire tool process, Save on resharpening costs, Reduce your overall cost-per-piece, and Minimize your tool inventory float.

Complete Visibility, Complete Control

ToolTrack.AI integrates all aspects of tool management into a single platform: procurement tracking, real-time usage monitoring, maintenance scheduling, performance analytics, and disposal records. No more spreadsheets, no more guesswork.

Comprehensive Coverage

The 6 Components of Tool Management

Effective tool management requires attention to six interconnected areas. ToolTrack.AI addresses each one.

  • Tool Procurement — Deciding on appropriate tools for specific tasks and managing purchasing
  • Tool Inventory Management — Keeping accurate inventory of all tools including locations and conditions
  • Tool Allocation — Assigning tools to specific jobs, machines, or operators based on production schedules
  • Tool Maintenance & Repair — Regular maintenance and redressing to keep tools in optimal working condition
  • Tool Tracking — Monitoring usage, performance, and wear of tools over time with real-time data
  • Tool Disposal — Properly disposing of end-of-life tools and replacing them with new or refurbished ones

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