toolcrib_skill

Overview

This skill manages the MNMUK machine shop tool crib, tracking tooling, inserts, solid carbide tools, holders and consumables. It prevents stockouts, calculates reorder needs and provides cost and usage visibility for jobs and machines. It is designed to support reorder decisions, audits and tool cost analysis.

How this skill works

The skill inspects inventory categories (turning/milling inserts, endmills, drills, taps, toolholders and consumables) and their metadata: quantity, min stock, reorder qty, location, supplier and cost. It computes reorder points using daily usage, lead time and safety stock, generates reorder and audit reports, and summarizes usage logs and tool cost per part. It can propose stock optimizations and link recommended tools to setup and quoting workflows.

When to use it

• Ask current stock: "Do we have CNMG inserts in stock?" or "What endmills do we stock?"
• Generate a reorder list or check items below minimum stock
• Analyze insert usage for the month or review top consumers by job
• Calculate tool cost per part for a specific job or quote
• Prepare or run a monthly tool crib audit and inventory count

Best practices

• Keep insert and tool records updated with Last Count, Location, Supplier and Cost Each
• Set min stock and reorder quantities per SKU based on 6-month usage trends
• Use Reorder Point = (Daily Usage × Lead Time) + Safety Stock for critical items
• Log insert usage per job and operator to identify high consumers and losses
• Run monthly physical audits and reconcile discrepancies vs system counts

Example use cases

• Produce a reorder report showing all tooling below minimum and estimated total cost
• Calculate tooling cost per part for Job 1234 and identify top cost drivers
• Generate monthly insert usage summary and list top consuming jobs
• Plan a regrind schedule and track regrind counts and remaining life
• Optimize stock levels by recommending items to reduce or remove from inventory