Tools, Dies & Fixtures Handling Solutions

The “art and practice” of storing and retrieving tools, dies and fixtures in a way that maximizes space, provides 100% visibility to usage and location, protects them from damage, allows for an ergonomic means of transporting, keeps them clean and ready to use at a seconds notice… all with the least amount of labor possible.

Most manufacturing facilities that use tools, dies and fixtures as dedicated processes or partial in the process of manufacturing OEM parts, pieces or finished goods.

Production schedules and their strict adherence is required in most facilities using tools, dies and fixtures within their process. The potential for time slipping or schedules having to be changed due to tools, dies and fixtures not being available is costly and prohibitive. This can lead to lower levels of profitability and customer dissatisfaction.

KardexRemstar’s automated storage and retrieval solutions can:

1. Save up to 85% of otherwise wasted floor space by utilizing wasted overhead space
2. Provide 100% visibility into usage and location by using inventory management software, controlled or restricted access. 
3. Protect against damage by storing items on protective materials and delivering them to an ergonomic waist height.
4. Easily integrate carts, vacuum lifts and hoists in to the workstation to eliminate operator injuries and dropped and damaged tools, dies and fixtures.
5. All KardexRemstar vertical automated storage and retrieval systems are enclosed to provide clean and protected environments.
6. Integrated software allows tools, dies and fixtures to be queued and pre-positioned waiting for the operator.

Shuttle VLM | Vertical Carousel
Horizontal Carousel | Pick-to-Light Systems
Inventory Management Software