In the discrete manufacturing industries such as injection molding, die-casting, and stamping, molds are the core production resources, usually of high value, diverse types, and long lifecycle, but they are difficult to manage. The traditional management method mainly relies on manual registration, manual search, and manual maintenance of plans, which can easily lead to problems such as inaccurate information and low work efficiency. The lack of digital records of the service life of molds leads to overdue use; The maintenance plan relies on manual experience, resulting in delayed maintenance or even sudden failures that affect production. With the acceleration of digital transformation in the manufacturing industry, enterprises urgently need a more intelligent and refined management approach to improve their mold management level.

The RFID mold management solution installs anti metal tags on the mold and combines fixed readers, handheld terminals, workstation readers, and upper computer management platforms to achieve digital management of the entire process of mold storage, requisition, machine use, maintenance, and scrapping. The system takes "mold ID" as the core, automatically collects and stores every circulation, operation, and maintenance record, forming a complete electronic file of molds, enabling enterprises to grasp the quantity, location, status, lifespan, and health status of molds in real time, significantly improving management transparency and production efficiency.

Automatic recognition of inbound and outbound inventory to improve scheduling efficiency

Set up in the warehouse channelUHF fixed reader/writer, when the mold passes through, the system automatically collects its ID without the need for manual scanning or recording, achieving automated outbound and inbound registration. At the same time, the system synchronously records information such as operation time, responsible person, and destination machine. With the help of this "unmanned intervention recognition", the efficiency of mold allocation is significantly improved, and data loss and management loopholes caused by non-standard manual filling are avoided.

Automatic recognition of workstations to achieve closed-loop production data

Installation at production stations such as injection molding machines, stamping machines, and die-casting machinesAfter the RFID reading head, the mold can be automatically recognized at the moment of machine installation. The system can not only record which equipment is using the mold, but also automatically record the number of times the mold is used, the duration of use, and the output data in conjunction with the work order system, providing a real basis for mold life prediction and quality traceability. Compared to manual registration, this method can significantly reduce human errors and improve production transparency in high-speed mass production.

Visualization and rapid inventory of mold position

By using handheld terminals in warehouses or workshops, dozens of molds can be identified in seconds, greatly improving inventory efficiency. The system also provides"Quick positioning" function, when the status of a mold is unknown or misplaced, the staff can read the signal strength through the handset to quickly lock the position, to solve the problem of "mold not found". At the same time, the management platform displays the real-time inventory/production status, transfer records, and location of the molds, achieving visual management.

Data traceability and analysis reports support decision-making

The system automatically generates multidimensional data analysis reports, such as ranking of mold usage frequency, mold failure statistics, maintenance timeliness curves, mold consumption trends, etc. These data can help enterprises optimize mold scheduling, increase the utilization rate of high-value molds, reduce idle and duplicate purchases, and provide a basis for production planning. In addition, in the event of product quality issues, the system can quickly trace the usage records, maintenance status, and historical anomalies of relevant molds, effectively shortening the time for problem localization.

RFID mold management not only improves the efficiency of mold management, but also brings multiple benefits to enterprises through data accuracy and automation:

lSearch efficiency improvement More than 10 times, reduce ineffective working hours

lThe phenomenon of expired molds has been significantly reduced, reducing the risk of production downtime

lData based maintenance plan to reduce sudden failures 50%-70%

lThe accuracy of mold inventory has reached 98%+

lImplementation andMES/ERP linkage promotes the construction of digital factories

A certain component group owns More than 300 sets of molds, with chaotic manual management, an average search time of over 20 minutes for molds, and serious lack of maintenance records. After introducing the RFID mold management system, the mold position is visualized, data is automatically collected, and inventory is reduced from a few hours to within 10 minutes; Maintenance is automatically reminded by the system, significantly improving the health of the mold; And through data accumulation, life prediction was achieved, avoiding multiple downtime accidents caused by mold wear.