Processes for using a memory storage device in conjunction with tooling
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1. A process for monitoring usage of tooling, comprising:
- fixedly coupling a memory device to an item of tooling;
storing data in the memory device pertaining to the item of tooling, the stored data including at least identification data for the item of tooling;
reading data from the memory device;
sensing at least one parameter of an operating environment with at least one sensor; and
storing the at least one parameter in the memory device.
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Abstract
A process for using a data memory device in conjunction with an item of tooling such as an injection mold wherein the tooling is fixedly coupled with a memory device for storing information such as tool identification information, optimal and actual operating parameters, cycle count, and similar information useful for the tracking, use, maintenance, and repair of the tooling.
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1. A process for monitoring usage of tooling, comprising:
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fixedly coupling a memory device to an item of tooling;
storing data in the memory device pertaining to the item of tooling, the stored data including at least identification data for the item of tooling;
reading data from the memory device;
sensing at least one parameter of an operating environment with at least one sensor; and
storing the at least one parameter in the memory device. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22)
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20. A process for monitoring usage of tooling, comprising:
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fixedly coupling a memory device to an item of tooling;
storing data in the memory device pertaining to the item of tooling, the stored data including at least identification data for the item of tooling, reading data from the memory device;
sensing at least one parameter of an operating environment with at least one sensor; and
storing the at least one parameter in the memory device, wherein the item of tooling is specialized for the manufacture of at least one component of an electrostatographic print cartridge.
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