SMART MACHINE TOOL SYSTEM

摘要

A machine tool system ( 30 ) includes a tool ( 32 ) for cold forming a workpiece over an operating cycle and a sensor device ( 40 ) which senses each operating cycle of the tool ( 32 ). Identification data for the tool ( 32 ) and operating data for the tool ( 32 ) are stored on an electronic device ( 34 ) fixedly mounted to the tool ( 32 ). At least one interface device ( 46 ) provides communication between the electronic device ( 34 ) and the sensor device ( 40 ).