Tool & Gage
Management:
RevolutionizingInspection Planning
High QA’s Tool & Gage Management feature offers an integrated solution to track and maintain the precision instruments essential for your quality workflows. This tool helps to ensure seamless integration between your measurement equipment and inspection processes, improving traceability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Overview
Accurate and well-maintained measurement equipment is critical to achieving high-quality production outcomes. The Tool & Gage Management module in High QA’s IM/ 360 CORE provides a centralized system for tracking gage locations, calibration status, usage history, and more. From defining gage categories to managing calibration alerts, this feature simplifies gage oversight while helping to ensure compliance with industry standards.
By integrating Tool & Gage Management into your inspection planning, you can achieve reliable measurements, reduce downtime due to unavailable tools, and maintain detailed records for audits and certifications.
Key Benefits
Centralized Gage
Library
- Track and manage all measurement equipment in one unified system.
Calibration Management
- Monitor calibration status, set reminders for upcoming calibrations, and store certificates for easy access.
Usage
History
- Maintain traceability by linking gages to specific parts, jobs, and inspections.
Check-In/Check-
Out Tracking
- Simplify gage allocation with tools to track which user or location is currently using a gage.
Customizable Gage Categories
- Group tools for specific inspection needs, streamlining the planning process.
Bulk Import
and Export
- Easily migrate existing gage data into Inspection Manager or export lists for reporting or backups.
Simplify Gage Oversight
With High QA’s Tool & Gage Management module, you can:
- Create detailed profiles for each gage, including serial numbers, operating ranges, calibration intervals, and maintenance notes.
- Automate calibration alerts to prevent the use of expired or out-of-spec tools.
- Enable inspectors to report gage usage directly during data collection for enhanced traceability.
- Generate reports on tool usage and calibration history for audits or quality certifications.
Discover More
Transform how you manage your tools and gages with High QA’s comprehensive management system. Schedule a demo today to learn how this feature can simplify your quality management processes, help to ensure compliance, and enhance production accuracy.