TOOL APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A system, and a method of using a system, for controlled tool operation. The method includes providing a tool (20) used in a force application such as a such torque application. The tool communicates with a controller (28) attached to the tool (20), and to a display (30) in communication with the tool (20) and the controller (30). The controller (30) can be programmed with operational information about a particular tool operation. Information related to the operational information is displayed to a user during use. Service information about an amount of force applied during use is recorded and stored in the controller (28). Also disclosed is a computerized system for controlled tool operation which sends operational instructions to the tool before use and retrieves service information from the tool for further manipulation after use.