1. TOOL TAGGING
GENERAL MOTORS

2. VENDOR TOOL IDENTIFICATION GUIDELINES
All tools must be marked containing the following minimum two pieces of information:
“Property of General Motors”
The complete Asset Number tool I.D. number.
The Asset Number can be obtained from Cary Stefanski.
You can etch, stamp or engrave directly onto the tool or use a tag.

3. If a tag is used, the following applies:
Tags must be attached to the tool using rivets or screws.
The information placed on the tag must be stamped or legibly engraved.
In cases where the tool or tools are too small to tag, place the tool or tools into a container. Then tag the container using the parameters set above.
In the case where tools are made of hardened steel, these should be stamped or engraved with the necessary information prior to heat treatment.

4. Specific small tools stored in a container must indicate in the tool picture attachment description of each tool that matches the GM Tooling Purchase order. The picture below is a good example of tagging a container with small tools that cannot be tagged.

5. Preferred Location of Tag:
General Note: All Tags/Engraving Markings should be applied to the top of the tool or on the operator side.
Dies/Molds: Side of Ejector Box (preferably recessed)
Gages: On top surface
Secondary Tooling: Front face of electrical panel
Fixture inside (POA) should be on top face

6. Standard tags will be provided by Alps. Please contact cary
Standard tags will be provided by Alps. Please contact for further help.

7. Unacceptable practices:
Tags that state “GM Owned” or just “GM”
Using paint or magic marker to place VTAM numbers directly on a tool or on a tag.
The use of any adhesives, tape, soldering or welding is not allowed.
Tag engravings / Stampings that are not legible.
Incomplete information on the tag.

8. Tool Pictures
Three photographs of each tool and tag combination are required.
1. The first photograph should be a close up of the tag clearly showing the asset number.
2. The second photograph should be one that depicts the entire tool. The tag should be visible in this view. You must be able to zoom in and read the tag clearly.
The third picture should be an open view of the tool showing cavities.
Pictures must be in a JPEG format

9. GOOD PICTURES

10. TOOL INFORMATION SHEET
In addition to pictures, a Tool Information Sheet must be completed.
This sheet requires the following information:
Program
Part Name
Part Description
Part Number
Tool Category: Casting, Mold, Forming, etc.
Asset number
Exact street address where tool was made
Exact street address where tool is being used.
Number of cavities
Length, Width, Height, Weight
Primary Material
Daily Capacity Quantity
Daily Capacity Hours
Start of Production Date
This sheet can be found on Alps Supply Web at or in the Simplified Tooling Database on Alps Global Sharepoint

11. TOOL TAGGING
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

12. Example of Proper Tool Tag
The Tool Serial Number must always begin with a “T” , even if the Ford Tool Order does not begin with a “T”.
PROPERTY OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY
T A –
Tool Order Line Item Number
Tool Order Number
Tool Order Number should correspond with line items on Ford Purchase order
Tool Order Ammendment Number
Ford Tool Serial Number

13. Picture File Name Format
Photographs should be in jpeg format
The file name for each photograph must use the following format:
TOOL ORDER NUMBER-AMMENDMENT NUMBER-LINE ITEM NUMBER_DATE*_SUPPLIER MANUFACTURING SITE CODE_SUPPLIER SITE NAME_TOOL/TAG
*Date – the date the picture was taken
Examples:
T _19Nov14_AA001_SuperMold_Tool.jpg
T _19Nov14_AA001_SuperMold_Tag.jpg
Three pictures are required: Close up of the tag, tool closed with tag visible (must be able to zoom in and read tag, tool open to show cavities
Pictures can be no larger than 100KB and must be in JPEG format

14. Pictures of good tags

15. Common Errors
1. Unnecessary Re-Tagging Tools that have been previously tagged do not need to be re-tagged with a new Tool Order Serial Number. Notes section in Web Quote Tool Tracking should be updated to show relationship. 2. Poor Picture Quality Pictures must be clear, legible and tag pictures taken close-up. 3. Incorrect Tag Formatting Please refer to slide “Example of Proper Tool Tag”

16. Tag Durability
Durable is defined as being capable of withstanding wear and tear, decay, as well as can not be easily damaged by heat. Durable includes the following types of tagging identifications.
Metal Plating
Stamping
Engraving
Etching
Non soluble letter processing

17. Tag Durability (cont.)
The following are examples of unacceptable or non durable methods of tagging:
Plastic
Any biodegradable material
Paper
Any soluble lettering processing (e.g. magic/permanent marker, chalk, pencil, ink, paint)
Laminated processing

18. TOOL TAGGING
ALL OTHER CUSTOMERS

19. Use the guidelines set out for General Motors or Ford Motor Company Questions: Please contact