Methods and apparatus for evaluating tool performance
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for predicting tool performance, said method comprising the steps of:
- maintaining tool history data in an electronic memory;
updating the tool history data with tool servicing data;
determining from the tool history data and the tool servicing data a predicted tool remaining useful life; and
displaying said remaining useful life on a computer output device.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented method for evaluating tool performance is described which includes maintaining tool history data in an electronic memory, updating the tool history data with tool servicing data, determining from the tool history and servicing data a predicted tool remaining useful life, and displaying the predicted useful life on a computer output device. Average tool data is compared to tool benchmark data to determine tool efficiency. Tool servicing, performance and efficiency data are maintained in a spreadsheet format. Data entered into one spreadsheet is used to update a plurality of spreadsheets. The spreadsheet format allows manufacturers to keep abreast of tool performance over time and in a plurality of locations and to anticipate tool rebuild and replacement requirements.
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1. A computer-implemented method for predicting tool performance, said method comprising the steps of:
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maintaining tool history data in an electronic memory;
updating the tool history data with tool servicing data;
determining from the tool history data and the tool servicing data a predicted tool remaining useful life; and
displaying said remaining useful life on a computer output device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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- 9. A computer-based system for evaluating tool performance, said system comprising at least one computer configured to store tool history data and tool servicing data, said system configured to maintain the tool history data, update the tool history data with the tool servicing data and determine from the tool history data and the tool servicing data a predicted tool remaining useful life.
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