ISO 13399
ISO 13399:2020 defines a common language and standardized structure for cutting tool data to enable seamless digital communication in manufacturing. Quality Asia Certification offers ISO 13399:2020 certification to organizations involved in designing, producing, or utilizing cutting tools, ensuring compatibility and data exchange across digital platforms and systems.
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What is ISO 13399?
ISO 13399:2020 is a multi-part international standard that establishes a uniform representation and digital structure for cutting tool data. It allows tool manufacturers, software providers, and CNC operators to describe, exchange, and use tool information efficiently in CAD/CAM/CAE systems. The standard supports automation, data-driven machining, and Industry 4.0 integration.
Why is ISO 13399 important?
In today’s smart manufacturing landscape, digital consistency in tooling data is critical. ISO 13399:2020 enables you to digitize your tool catalog, improve software interoperability, and simplify CNC programming. The standard not only reduces manual entry errors but also enhances collaboration across tool vendors and production teams. It's essential for manufacturers aiming for a digital-first production model.
What are the benefits of ISO 13399?
- Establishes a common language for tool data across systems
- Streamlines integration with CAD/CAM/PLM platforms
- Facilitates automated tool selection and setup
- Reduces time, cost, and errors in production planning
- Supports cloud-based manufacturing ecosystems
- Prepares businesses for Industry 4.0 readiness
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 13399?
✅ Enhance productivity with accurate digital tool data
✅ Improve efficiency in CNC and CAD/CAM environments
✅ Minimize manual errors and tool miscommunication
✅ Facilitate better collaboration with suppliers and OEMs
✅ Future-proof operations with smart manufacturing compatibility
✅ Increase visibility and traceability of tooling data across operations
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
