Type
This is where you select the tool type to which the tool group should belong. You cannot change the tool type of an existing tool group. The different tool types predefined in the system are:
- Special tool - casting molds, punching (stamping) tools, etc.
- Measuring tool - micrometers, slide gauges, etc.
- Machine tool - milling apparatus, drills etc.
- Hand tool - hammers, hand drills etc.
- Consumables - weld pins, turning lathes etc.
- Assembled tool - tool sets that consist of tools that can be physically combined or assembled together. Assembled tools have their own tool number. The locations are updated for incorporated tools. During withdrawal, you can enter a "location" for assembled tools under the To whom heading.
- Fictitious tool - tool sets that consist of tools stored in separate stock locations with their own tool numbers, and that are not configured as physically assembled (compare with fictitious parts used in the system).