Headway Engineering Elevates Precision with Matrix MAXI

After careful evaluation, we discovered the Matrix MAXI from ISCAR South Africa, a cutting-edge automated tool dispenser. This compact, ergonomic unit offers a diverse selection of bins and generous storage capacity, making it an ideal choice for housing a wide range of cutting tools and related commodities. What sets it apart is its advanced functionality, granting us precise control over gauges with defined calibration limits. Each gauge's calibration date can be entered into the Matrix MAXI, which, in turn, restricts access if a calibration date can be entered into the Matrix MAXI, which, in turn, restricts access if a gauge is overdue for calibration. It also provides timely notifications for recalibration. Additionally, the Matrix MAXI opens doors for us to transition to consignment stock while maintaining control over non-consignment items.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Matrix's sophisticated planning engine is the backbone of our operations. It harnesses advanced algorithms to optimize inventory planning, considering usage patterns, lead times, and item criticality. With this, we achieve maximum availability with the minimum stock, reducing downtime and costs.

Unparalleled Inventory Management

Matrix empowers us with a comprehensive PC application that efficiently manages our entire inventory of cutting tools, gauges, and MRO supplies. With automatic calculation of re-order points, we've streamlined our purchasing process, ensuring that we have what we need when we need it, while minimizing excess stock.

Precision Engineering at Its Finest

The CPU and Tool Life Calculator in Matrix is our secret weapon. It allows us to determine the most efficient cutting parameters and predict tool life accurately. This fine-tuning of parameters ensures optimal machining processes, extends tool life, and maximizes productivity.

No Downtime

The software is designed to minimize or eliminate downtime by ensuring that you have the necessary tools, components, and supplies readily available when needed. This proactive approach helps prevent disruptions to your operations, ensuring smooth and continuous approach helps prevent disruptions to your operations, ensuring smooth and continuous

Sophisticated Planning Engine

The software includes a sophisticated planning engine that utilizes advanced algorithms and data analysis to optimize your inventory planning. This engine considers factors such as usage patterns, lead times, and criticality of items to make data-driven decisions on replenishment and stock levels.

Maximum Availability – Minimum Stock

The primary goal of the software is to maximize item availability while maintaining the minimum required stock levels. This balance ensures that you have what you need precisely when you need it, without the excess carrying costs associated with excessive stock.

Our investment in the Matrix MAXI reflects our unwavering dedication to embracing cutting-edge technologies. Led by our GM and operations Manager, this initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest production standards.

We've experienced notable improvements in optimizing our production process. The exceptional support and training we've received from ISCAR have been invaluable. The user-friendly system ensures quick and easy access to essential tools for authorized personnel. With automatic ordering at defined minimum stock levels, we've significantly reduced the risk of stock-out situations, ensuring the seamless continuity of our production schedules.