78068123
Jun 8, 2001
Dec 3, 2002
Integrated circuit chips embedded in metal cutting tools and holders therefor for identifying them; electronic system for managing metal cutting tools and holders therefor by identifying them through integrated circuit chips embedded therein said system comprised of a capsule containing an integrated circuit chip and a coil, and an antenna connected to a computer and adapted to write management information to the integrated circuit chip and to read from the integrated circuit chip; and other integrated circuit chips for identification by other managing systems
Electrical and Scientific Apparatus