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Figure 2: Basic path of a tool in production
Incorporating RFID directly into the machines is complicated and requires technical exper-
tise depending on the controller. Such integration is also cost-intensive and time-consuming.
A simple but highly effective alternative is to enter the tool data into the screen at the ma-
chine automatically.
Balluff has developed a solution called "Easy Tool-ID", enabling you to read tool data from
the RFID chip and enter the data machine-specific into the screen at the push of a button.
This provides the user with a powerful product which prevents input errors and speeds up
the setup process.
Presetter
Tool is measured
Data are written to the RFID
chip
Machining center
Tool in use
Data are read from the RFID chip
Tool
Preparation
Grind tool
Storage
Store tool