Successful application of RFID technology in tool management

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is an automatic identification technology that can interact with data through electronic tags and readers to achieve tracking, management and control of items. In Tool management, RFID technology is widely used in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing management and other fields, effectively improving the efficiency of tool use, saving costs, and better ensuring safety.

So, what are the benefits of RFID tool management?

First, RFID technology can realize intelligent tagging of tools. In traditional management, tools are often marked using barcodes or QR codes. However, this method requires manual pasting, and there will inevitably be omissions in marking. Once managed improperly, it will affect the efficiency of production and logistics. With RFID technology, you only need to install the RFID tag on the tool, and the detailed information of the tool can be read through the RFID Reader to quickly locate and identify the usage, location and status of the specific tool. This not only improves the accuracy of tool management, but also greatly improves the efficiency of tool management.

Second, RFID technology enables real-time tool tracking. Tool tracking is one of the most common applications of RFID technology in tool management. Through real-time monitoring by RFID readers, the transfer status of tools between different areas can be understood. When a tool is used or called, the RFID reader can read its information and promptly update the location information of the RFID data set, so that managers can quickly and accurately track the whereabouts of each tool. For some high-risk, easily lost and expensive tools, RFID technology can also be used to locate and manage them to improve safety and practicality.

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Third, RFID technology can realize intelligent tool management. The tool management system consists of RFID readers, RFID tags, tool storage locations and other elements. The application of RFID technology can effectively and accurately monitor tool inventory, sales status, scrap rate, usage efficiency and other data around the clock, improving information transparency and intelligent management. At the same time, it can also capture abnormal activities under normal workflow, such as misuse, violations, etc., to ensure the compliance of tool use.

RFID technology can also significantly reduce management costs while ensuring accurate data. RFID tags are very convenient to install and use. They can replace traditional barcodes or QR codes, eliminating the need for printing and pasting, thereby avoiding errors and cumbersome human operations. At the same time, RFID technology can realize real-time unattended tracking and management of items, reducing the burden on managers, allowing them to focus more on the core tasks of their work, improve work efficiency, reduce labor costs in the process, and improve comprehensive competitiveness of enterprises.

How many common methods are there for RFID tool management?

1: Mobile tool cart, which automatically manages all the tools inside it and is suitable for small tools.

mobile tool cart

The mobile tool cart uses passive RFID technology and uses software to allow the storage cabinet to automatically manage the tools with RFID tags Stored in the cabinet drawer. Whenever a tool is taken out of the cabinet, the system records this operation in real time. Will immediately determine the details such as: who is the person, the main responsible position, when and what tools were taken out, and when they were returned. The system can also set operating permissions and automatically issue warnings when a tool is not returned within a certain period of time.

Mobile tool cart operation process:

1. The fully enclosed cabinet provides keyless entry, making it easy to store tools.

2. The user swipes the employee card or uses other optional touch screen input to log in.

3. After the login is completed, the cabinet system is opened and employees are authorized to access and withdraw tools.

4. Take out and return: Click the required operation on the touch screen client software, open the tool cart drawer to take out or return the tool, the software will automatically record each access operation in real time, and automatically update the database.

Tool cart operation process

5. Once the access operation is completed, the system will automatically take inventory when the tool door is closed, and the client software will immediately display the updated status of the items.

6. If the door is not closed tightly for a certain period of time, an audible and visual alarm will sound immediately.

2: Smart tool cabinet, which automatically manages all the tools inside it and is suitable for larger tools.

The smart tool cabinet uses passive RFID technology. Tools with RFID tags are placed in the cabinet and are automatically managed through software. The details of each removal and return can be recorded, such as the person who took them out, their position, the time, the type of tools they took out, etc. The smart tool cabinet can set operation permissions. When a tool is not returned within the specified time, the system will automatically issue a warning. The application of this smart tool cabinet can improve the accuracy and efficiency of tool management, reduce misuse and loss, and also facilitate the deployment of tools.

Smart tool cabinet operation process:

1. Keyless entry method, realizing tool storage through fully enclosed cabinet.

2. There are various login methods, including card swiping, fingerprint, face recognition, touch screen input and other methods.

3. After logging in, employees can access and withdraw tools, one person per cabinet.

4. Take out and return: After the operation is completed, take out or put back the tool, close the cabinet door, the reader will automatically record each access operation in real time, and the software will automatically update the database.

5. The data is updated in real time, and the updated status of the items, including quantity and category, can be seen on the touch screen. If the cabinet door is not closed tightly, a warning sound will sound immediately.

Smart tool cabinet

Advantages of using tool cabinets and tool carts:

1. Fully automatic tool entry and exit record management, eliminating the tediousness and possibility of errors in manual scanning and entry work. quick! allow! accurate! And the system can generate various reports.

2. With one click function, daily inspection and monthly inspection can be completed in 3 seconds.

3. Tool parameter data records, calibration cycle reminders for specific tools.

4. It comes with a rechargeable battery and can be portable and used as a lineside tool cabinet.

5. Warn if tools are not returned in time, and quickly lock down the responsibility of relevant personnel.

6. You can further search for lost tools through the RFID handheld terminal.

7. Use RFID tool management system to enhance the comprehensive strength of enterprise information management and brand core competitiveness.

8. The efficiency of inventory counting is increased by more than 10 times. The original manual inventory work takes 5-10 minutes, and the relevant data is manually recorded and sent to the department supervisor via email. It only takes 3-5 seconds for the RFID tool cart system to automatically take inventory. The inventory data is synchronized to the system background in real time, and the abnormal data system automatically sends an email to the department supervisor.

9. When a tool is lost during use, it takes a lot of manpower and time to find it (the average time it takes to find a tool is 10-20 minutes). The RFID tool management system can directly send the lost tool information to the RFID handheld terminal to further search for lost tools, greatly reducing the search time (the average time it takes to find a tool is 3-5 minutes), and increasing the management efficiency by more than five times.

RFID electronic tags for tool management can be selected in various shapes, sizes, materials and characteristics according to the shape, size, characteristics and materials of the tools.

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Taken together, RFID technology has become the mainstream technology for modern tool management. It can not only realize application scenarios such as intelligent labeling, real-time tracking, and intelligent management of tools, but also reduce enterprise costs and improve overall operational efficiency. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of application scenarios, the status and role of RFID technology in tool management will become increasingly important.