TOP-TOOLT

Trinity Operating Procedures - TOPs

TOP-TOOLT: Identification & Storage of Tooling

Rev: 07/30/2021

Scope: This procedure covers the marking and placement of forging dies and other die-specific tooling so that it can be easily located and identified.

Procedure:

STEP WHO WHEN INFO TO USE WHAT TO DO

1 Die Prep Helper Whenever handling tooling Job Order, print or visual identification of tooling Be sure the full die number is clearly metal-stamped on the tooling in a spot that is easily seen when the tooling is on a rack or the floor. For an insert or multiple-impression die, the suffix must follow the die number ("Z", "Y", "X" and so forth for insert holder ID; for multiples, "D" for 2-at-a-time, "T" for 3, "Q" for 4, "F" for 5, and "S" for 6). If tooling is shared by a group of dies then it either should be stamped with all die numbers, or with some code assigned by VP-Quality & Engineering that he can trace back to all the dies that use it.

2 Die Prep Helper Whenever storing tooling Die number stamped on tooling (if multiple, use lowest die number); Die Storage Log If placing in temporary storage on floor or such, position so die number can easily be seen or clearly mark die number in paint stick so that it can easily be seen; if storing in racks, store dies, trimmers, etc. in the same space placing tooling on top of dies whenever possible; if tooling is too large to fit on top of dies, then store beside dies as close to dies as possible; write down all the information required by the Die Storage Log; (if any question as to organization of tooling racks, ask Die Prep Leadman)

3 Die Prep Helper Whenever retrieving tooling Upon finding tooling improperly marked or stored Die number stamped on tooling (if multiple, use lowest die number); own observation Remove tooling from rack; write down all the information required by the Die Storage Log Immediately report problem to a Die Prep Leadman or Die Shop Supervisor

4 Die Prep Helper At end of shift Die Storage Log File Die Storage Log in Die Storage Log binder in Die Prep area; when there are multiple die versions identify which die versions was used for the last Job Order.

5 Die Shop Supervisor or his designee Daily Die Storage Log binder Enter Die Storage Log information into the Tooling Program
LOSS OR DAMAGED DIES/TOOLING
6.1 Die Shop Supervisor or his designee Upon Damage or loss of dies/tooling Job Order, print or visual identification of tooling In the event that any die/tooling is damaged or destroyed either during production or storage. Immediately inform Engineering and Operations Manager.
6.2 Forging Engineer, Operations Manager Notified of damaged or loss tooling Production Report Immediately evaluate the dies/tooling to determine a recovery plan. Once a plan has been determined, notify customer of any potential damages or time loss.
RECLAIM OF DIES/TOOLING
7.1 Engineering Assistant, VP of Quality and Engineering 2 years since previous run Job History When the need to reclaim a die has been dertermined, reiew the history of the tooling to insure a minimum of 2 years has passed since the most recent PO.
7.2 VP of Quality and Engineering, Operations Manager Upon determining a Die/Tooling is eligible for reclaim Job History Once determined that a die can be reclaimed. Reach out to the customer to determine if any future orders will be placed. If none foreseen at this time, disposition die to be reclaimed.
7.3 Engineering Assistant Upon receiving disposition to reclaim die Email Create T-JO to reclaim die.

Insure steps are placed in router to remove current die impression

*If die is to be re sunk with a different impression, then previous impression will naturally be removed.
DISPOSAL OF DIES/TOOLING
8 Engineering Assistant When die/tooling is no longer usable Die review If die/tooling has been damaged or is no longer functionally useable, create a T-JO to remove current impressions. Once current impressions have been removed, dies/tooling may be scrapped with current forging flashing.

Revision history:

Release Date	Description of Change	Owner	Approver
12/06/2017	Updated to comply with revised Quality Manual and new TOPs format.	Tim Ellis	Todd Sheppard
07/30/2021	Updated section 6, 7, 8 to detail control of dies/tooling.	Dustin Jump	Todd Sheppard

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STEP	WHO	WHEN	INFO TO USE	WHAT TO DO
1	Die Prep Helper	Whenever handling tooling	Job Order, print or visual identification of tooling	Be sure the full die number is clearly metal-stamped on the tooling in a spot that is easily seen when the tooling is on a rack or the floor. For an insert or multiple-impression die, the suffix must follow the die number ("Z", "Y", "X" and so forth for insert holder ID; for multiples, "D" for 2-at-a-time, "T" for 3, "Q" for 4, "F" for 5, and "S" for 6). If tooling is shared by a group of dies then it either should be stamped with all die numbers, or with some code assigned by VP-Quality & Engineering that he can trace back to all the dies that use it.
2	Die Prep Helper	Whenever storing tooling	Die number stamped on tooling (if multiple, use lowest die number); Die Storage Log	If placing in temporary storage on floor or such, position so die number can easily be seen or clearly mark die number in paint stick so that it can easily be seen; if storing in racks, store dies, trimmers, etc. in the same space placing tooling on top of dies whenever possible; if tooling is too large to fit on top of dies, then store beside dies as close to dies as possible; write down all the information required by the Die Storage Log; (if any question as to organization of tooling racks, ask Die Prep Leadman)
3	Die Prep Helper	Whenever retrieving tooling Upon finding tooling improperly marked or stored	Die number stamped on tooling (if multiple, use lowest die number); own observation	Remove tooling from rack; write down all the information required by the Die Storage Log Immediately report problem to a Die Prep Leadman or Die Shop Supervisor
4	Die Prep Helper	At end of shift	Die Storage Log	File Die Storage Log in Die Storage Log binder in Die Prep area; when there are multiple die versions identify which die versions was used for the last Job Order.
5	Die Shop Supervisor or his designee	Daily	Die Storage Log binder	Enter Die Storage Log information into the Tooling Program
LOSS OR DAMAGED DIES/TOOLING
6.1	Die Shop Supervisor or his designee	Upon Damage or loss of dies/tooling	Job Order, print or visual identification of tooling	In the event that any die/tooling is damaged or destroyed either during production or storage. Immediately inform Engineering and Operations Manager.
6.2	Forging Engineer, Operations Manager	Notified of damaged or loss tooling	Production Report	Immediately evaluate the dies/tooling to determine a recovery plan. Once a plan has been determined, notify customer of any potential damages or time loss.
RECLAIM OF DIES/TOOLING
7.1	Engineering Assistant, VP of Quality and Engineering	2 years since previous run	Job History	When the need to reclaim a die has been dertermined, reiew the history of the tooling to insure a minimum of 2 years has passed since the most recent PO.
7.2	VP of Quality and Engineering, Operations Manager	Upon determining a Die/Tooling is eligible for reclaim	Job History	Once determined that a die can be reclaimed. Reach out to the customer to determine if any future orders will be placed. If none foreseen at this time, disposition die to be reclaimed.
7.3	Engineering Assistant	Upon receiving disposition to reclaim die	Email	Create T-JO to reclaim die. Insure steps are placed in router to remove current die impression *If die is to be re sunk with a different impression, then previous impression will naturally be removed.
DISPOSAL OF DIES/TOOLING
8	Engineering Assistant	When die/tooling is no longer usable	Die review	If die/tooling has been damaged or is no longer functionally useable, create a T-JO to remove current impressions. Once current impressions have been removed, dies/tooling may be scrapped with current forging flashing.