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MATRIX, an automated tool dispenser that is an integral
shop-floor-level element of a smart factory, tool assembly
options in 3D and 2D formats in E-CAT, ISCAR’s
electronic catalog – these are a few examples of products
intended to unify the material and virtual worlds of smart
manufacturing.

Virtual Assembly
In addition to the existing milling tool assembly
option, E-CAT has enriched its instruments
for virtual manufacturing by introducing a new
assembly option that relates to drills and taps.
This new function allows creating the twin
representation of a drilling or tapping tool assembly
based on the ISO13399 standard. The assemblies
are accessible in both 3D and 2D files, which
can be downloaded from E-CAT on the ISCAR
website and incorporated directly to a user's CAM
system. As a result, various simulations of cutting
operations, collision checking, finding an optimal
tool configuration etc. can be performed.

Smart Scan
Data on ISCAR's tool dimensions, inserts,
appropriate tool holders and recommended cutting
data is accessible via the ISCAR 4.0 Pro mobile
application, developed for maximizing tooling
utilization. ISCAR 4.0 Pro is a smart 2D
M barcode scanner that acts as a digital gateway to
advanced tooling resources of the company, so that
customers can make better decisions regarding tool
selection and their realization on the shop floor. The
information corresponds to the ISO13399 standard
and to the tool assembly, cutting conditions, tool
material grades, weight, user manuals, and other
items. The data is accessible by scanning the 2D
Data M barcode, which appears on ISCAR tools
and product packages.

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