WO2008001529A1

WO2008001529A1 - Die data managing apparatus

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Publication number: WO2008001529A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/057743
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dai Onishi
Original assignee: Ihi Corporation
Priority date: 2006-06-30
Filing date: 2007-04-06
Publication date: 2008-01-03
Also published as: JP2008006489A

Abstract

Provided is a die data managing apparatus (10) for deciding it when the setting of a pressing machine is adjusted to a die to be set, whether or not the die data on the die is normal. The die data managing apparatus comprises a reading device (12) for reading out the die data which is stored in die data storage means mounted in the die, and a collation device (15) for collating the die data read out by the reading device, with collating die data.

Description

Specification

Mold data management device

Background of the Invention

[0001] Technical Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a mold data management apparatus for determining whether or not mold data relating to a mold is normal when the mold is set in a press machine.

[0002] Explanation of related technology

A press machine can normally set a plurality of molds in a replaceable manner. When a mold is set in the press machine, the mold data such as the height and weight of the mold is used, for example. Input to PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) of press machine. The PLC adjusts the setting of the press machine based on the input mold data and controls the operation of the press machine.

[0003] When the mold data is input manually by an operator, an input error may occur. Therefore, it has been proposed to adjust the setting of the press machine according to the mold by the following method.

That is, mold identification information is stored in advance in an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag, a barcode symbol, or the like, and the RFID tag or barcode symbol is attached to the mold. When the mold is set on the press machine, the identification information of the mold is read by the reading device from the RFID tag or bar code symbol attached to the mold. Subsequently, setting information corresponding to the identification information is extracted from the read identification information, and setting adjustment of the press machine is performed based on the extracted setting information.

Such a technique is described, for example, in Patent Documents 1 and 2 below.

[0004] In the "ID reading system for punch press dies" described in Patent Document 1, an RFID tag storing various types of information capable of identifying a die is used as a die for a punch press. An antenna that can be sent to and received from the RFID tag of the mold is placed at the location where the mold is stored, and the information stored in the RFID tag of the mold is stored via the antenna. Provide a controller for reading.

With this configuration, the HD information of the mold set on the machine is kept in the set state. Enable the system to read directly without borrowing human vision.

[0005] In the "die setting system of a sheet metal bending machine" described in Patent Document 2, a bar code symbol is attached to each punch die and each die die to store die identification information. . Barcode symbol reading means is provided on the abutment body of the back gauge that moves according to the position of the mold when aligning the mold mounted on the holder.

With this configuration, when the abutting body approaches the punch die or die die during centering, the reading means reads the die symbol identification information of the bar code symbol. Then, mold information is extracted based on the mold identification information, and a necessary confirmation operation is performed based on the extracted mold information.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-164928

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-74446

[0006] However, in the system described in Patent Document 1, the data stored in the RFID tag may become incorrect due to deterioration of the RFID tag, incorrect data writing or rewriting, and the like. There can be.

Similarly, even in the system described in Patent Document 2, the data stored in the bar code symbol may become incorrect due to the contamination of the bar code symbol or the writing or rewriting of the incorrect data.

[0007] In such a case, incorrect data is read, and based on this, the press machine settings are adjusted, and if the press machine is operated in this state, only the failure of each device will occur. This may lead to a sudden accident, which is a safety issue.

Therefore, it is desirable to increase the safety of press operation by more reliably adjusting the setting of the press machine according to the mold to be set.

[0008] When the barcode symbol is a one-dimensional symbol, a human-readable character is added as a one-dimensional symbol data below the one-dimensional symbol, so that the one-dimensional symbol is displayed. Even if data cannot be read, added characters can be entered with the keyboard. However, in the case of a two-dimensional symbol, the amount of data is much larger than that of a one-dimensional symbol, so it is realistic to add a character representing that data under the two-dimensional symbol. Not. Therefore, if the 2D symbol is damaged beyond recovering the data, It becomes impossible to input data.

Therefore, there is a need for a means that can handle the case where a two-dimensional symbol is so damaged that it cannot restore the data.

Summary of invention

[0009] In view of the above problems, the first object of the present invention is to set the press machine based on erroneous mold data when adjusting the setting of the press machine according to the mold to be set. An object of the present invention is to provide a mold data management apparatus that can prevent the process from being performed.

In addition, the second object of the present invention is to provide a mold data that can cope with a case where a two-dimensional symbol is damaged such that the data cannot be restored when a two-dimensional symbol is used as means for storing mold data. It is to provide a management device.

[0010] In order to achieve the first object, according to the present invention, when the setting of the press machine is adjusted according to the mold to be set, the mold data for determining whether or not the mold data relating to the mold is normal force. A mold data management device for reading mold data stored in the mold data storage means attached to the mold, and mold data read by the reader There is provided a mold data management device characterized by comprising: a collation device that collates the data with collation mold data.

In this mold data management apparatus, the mold data read by the reading apparatus is collated with collation mold data. Therefore, if the mold data stored in the mold data storage means (for example, RFID tag code symbol) is normal, the mold data is the same as the verification mold data. It is determined that they are the same. On the other hand, if the mold data is incorrect due to deterioration, contamination, incorrect data writing / rewriting, etc., the mold data is not the same as the verification mold data. It is determined by the verification device.

As a result, it is possible to automatically detect abnormalities in the mold data stored in the mold data storage means. In this case, the control device issues a warning or stops the operation of the press machine. Can be taken. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the press machine from being set based on erroneous mold data.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the storage storing the verification mold data Equipment.

[0013] In this way, the verification mold data is stored in a storage device different from the mold data storage means, and the mold data read from the mold data storage means is used for verification of the storage device. By checking with the mold data, it can be confirmed whether the mold data is normal.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the verification mold data is stored in the mold data storage means, and the reading device is stored in the mold data storage means from the mold data storage means. Read the verification mold data.

[0015] In this way, the mold data for collation is also stored in the mold data storage means, the mold data and the mold data for collation are read by the reading device, and these are collated to obtain the mold data. You can check if is normal.

Further, by storing the matching mold data in the mold data storage means, there is no need to provide a storage device for holding the matching mold data.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mold data and the verification mold data include setting information for setting a press machine in accordance with the target mold, The apparatus collates the setting information.

Conventionally, setting information corresponding to the mold identification information is stored in the control device for setting the press machine, and when the mold identification information is read, the setting information is based on the identification information. Is extracted, and the press machine is set based on the extracted setting information. However, if this setting information is incorrect due to incorrect input or incorrect writing / rewriting of the setting information, the press machine will not be set correctly. On the other hand, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mold data and the verification mold data include setting information for setting the press machine in accordance with the target mold. The device collates the setting information. Thus, since the setting information itself is collated, the safety of the press machine operation can be further enhanced. That is, when the setting information is confirmed to be the same by the collation device, the control device can adjust the setting of the press machine based on the setting information, but the setting information is confirmed to be the same by the collation device. If not, the control device can take actions such as issuing a warning or stopping the operation of the press machine. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mold data storage means stores three or more mold data, and the reading device receives three or more mold data from the mold data storage means. The mold data is read, and the collation device collates the read three or more mold data as the mold data for collation, and at least one pair of the three or more mold data. If it is determined that they are the same, a signal to that effect is output.

As described above, when it is determined that at least one pair of the three or more mold data stored in the mold data storage means is the same, the collation apparatus outputs a signal to that effect. Therefore, even if some of the three or more mold data stored in the mold data storage means are erroneous, as long as at least one pair of mold data is normal, the control device The machine can properly adjust the setting of the press machine based on the normal mold data.

Therefore, even if some of the data is abnormal due to deterioration, dirt, incorrect data writing or rewriting of the mold data storage means, and at least a pair of mold data is normal, the mold data storage means Can be used as it is, so that the usage period of the mold data storage means can be extended.

[0020] In order to achieve the second object as well, the mold data storage means is three or more separate mold data storage means, and the three or more mold data are respectively stored in the three pieces. These are stored in the above separate mold data storage means.

[0021] Thus, since the mold data storage means is three or more separate mold data storage means V, one of the mold data storage means is damaged and the data cannot be read. In addition, the mold data read by other mold data storage means can be collated.

In particular, when the mold data storage means is a two-dimensional symbol, even if the two-dimensional symbol is damaged so that the data cannot be restored, it is damaged and is based on the remaining two-dimensional symbol data. You can check the settings of the press machine.

[0022] Further, in order to achieve the second object, according to the present invention, die data management for managing die data used when adjusting the setting of the press machine according to the die to be set. A plurality of separate mold data storage means attached to the same mold and storing mold data relating to the mold, and reading the mold data from these mold data storage means There is provided a die data management device characterized by having a reading device and a control device for adjusting the setting of the press machine based on the read die data.

[0023] In this mold data management apparatus, mold data relating to the same mold is stored in a plurality of separate mold data storage means, so that any of the mold data storage means is damaged. Even if the data cannot be read, it is possible to read the mold data from the remaining mold data storage means and adjust the setting of the press machine based on this. Therefore, when the mold data storage means is a two-dimensional symbol, even if the two-dimensional symbol is damaged so much that the data cannot be restored, it will be damaged, and the remaining two-dimensional symbol data will be lost. Based on this, you can set the press machine.

[0024] As described above, according to the present invention, when adjusting the setting of the press machine according to the mold to be set, it is possible to prevent the press machine from being set based on erroneous mold data. Can improve the driving safety. In addition, when a 2D symbol is used as a means of storing mold data, it is possible to cope with damage that the 2D symbol cannot restore.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0025] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of die replacement of a press machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a mold data management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flow of processing using the mold data management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow of processing using a mold data management apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the common part in each figure, and the duplicate description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of die replacement of the press machine 3. Press machine 3 Die transfer moving between the inside and outside of the press machine 3 on both sides of the press machine 3 that presses the work piece 1 such as a panel that is transferred along the transfer line to change the mold Carriages 5 and 6 are provided.

When the mold is exchanged, the mold 8 already set in the press machine 3 is pulled out of the press machine 3 by the mold transport carriage 5 located in the press machine 3. Then, a new mold 9 is set on the other mold transfer carriage 6, the mold transfer carriage 6 is moved into the press machine 3, and a new mold 9 is set on the press machine 3.

[0027] [First embodiment]

With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the mold data management apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the control unit 11 of the press machine 3 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the mold data management device 10 uses the RFID tag or bar code symbol attached to the mold 9 installed on the mold transport carriage 6 to store the mold data stored therein. The reading device 12, the storage device 14 storing the same mold data as the mold data stored in the RFID tag or the barcode symbol, the mold data read by the reading device 12, and the storage device 14 And a collating device 15 for collating the stored mold data.

Further, when the mold data management device 10 confirms that the mold data is the same by the collation of the collation device 15, the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) that adjusts the setting of the press machine 3 based on the mold data. ) And the like.

[0028] The mold data may include identification information of a target mold and setting information of the press machine 3 for the mold. The identification information is, for example, an ID number. The setting information includes information such as the height of the mold, the weight, and the timing at which the automation device of the press machine 3 is turned on or off. This automation device is turned on or off when, for example, the slide that moves up and down of the press machine 3 comes to a specific position. If the slide is not correctly turned on or off, the automation device is broken. Also, if the press machine settings do not match the set mold, it may develop accidentally.

Therefore, it is important to set the press machine 3 accurately based on the setting information of the mold to be set. [0029] As described above, the mold data relating to the mold is stored in the RFID tag or barcode symbol attached to the mold.

When using barcode symbols, it is preferable to use two-dimensional symbols. Since the two-dimensional symbol has information in two directions, it can store tens to hundreds of times of data (eg, 3000 characters of information). Therefore, by using a two-dimensional symbol, the setting information sufficient for this can be stored.

The RFID tag or barcode symbol constitutes mold data storage means. The mold data storage means may be configured by other appropriate means.

Moreover, the RFID tag or the barcode symbol force The reading device 12 that reads data stored therein may be an appropriate device such as an RFID reader Z writer or a barcode reader.

[0030] A person creates the above-described mold data using a personal computer or the like. When using an RFID tag, the created mold data is written and stored in the RFID tag by an RFID reader / writer, and the RFID tag is attached to the mold. When using a two-dimensional symbol, for example, the two-dimensional symbol in which the created mold data is written is printed by a printer connected to a personal computer, and the printed two-dimensional symbol is pasted on the mold.

In addition, the mold data created by the personal computer is stored in advance as 14 pieces of collation mold data.

[0031] The flow of the process for adjusting the press machine settings using the above-described die data management apparatus 10 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1, a person creates mold data corresponding to each of a plurality of molds that can be set in the press machine 3, and the mold data is attached to the corresponding mold. It memorize | stores in a memory | storage means. Then, each mold data storage means storing the mold data is attached to the corresponding mold. Therefore, the die data storage means attached to the die stores the die data of the attached die.

In step S1, the same mold data as the mold data stored in the mold data storage means attached to each mold is also stored in the storage device 14 as the verification mold data. [0032] Next, in step S2, a mold to be set on the press machine 3 is placed on the mold transport carriage 6, and the mold data storage means is attached to this mold to read the mold data. Read by 12. This reading may be performed automatically or by an operator's operation.

After reading, in step S 3, the mold data read by the reading device 12 is input to the verification device 15, and a plurality of verification mold data stored in the storage device 14 is also input to the verification device 15. Read out. Then, the collation device 15 collates the mold data read from the reading device 12 with the collation mold data stored in the storage device 14.

As a result, the collation device 15 determines whether or not the collation mold data stored in the storage device 14 has the same mold data as the mold data input from the reading device 12. A signal indicating the result is output to the control device 17.

Subsequently, the same mold data as the mold data read by the reader 12 is not stored in the storage device 14 from the signal input from the verification device 15 to the control device 17. If this is the case (NO in step S4), in step S5, the control device 17 issues a warning by sound or light, and performs control to stop the operation of the press machine 3. On the other hand, when the signal input from the verification device 15 to the control device 17 indicates that the same verification mold data as the mold data read by the reading device 12 is stored in the storage device 14. (Step S4, YES), in Step S6, the control device 17 performs control to move the die conveyance carriage 6 into the press machine 3 and set the die in the press machine 3, and it is determined that they are the same. Adjust press machine 3 settings based on the mold data. This adjustment may be performed, for example, by the control device 17 receiving the mold data from the reading device 12 or referring to it directly or via the verification device 15. Alternatively, this adjustment may be performed by the control device 17 receiving the verification mold data from the storage device 14 or referring to the verification mold data in the storage device 14.

Thus, the setting of the press machine 3 is adjusted based on the height and weight of the target mold, the appropriate on / off timing of the automation device of the press machine 3 for the mold, and the like. [0035] According to the above-described first embodiment of the present invention, the mold data read by the reading device 12 and the matching mold data stored in the storage device 14 are collated by the collation device 15. Therefore, if the mold data is incorrect due to damage or incorrect writing / rewriting of the mold data, the verification device 15 outputs a signal to that effect to the control device 17, Abnormalities in mold data can be automatically detected. In this case, the control device 17 can take a measure such as issuing a warning or stopping the operation of the press machine 3, thereby improving the safety of the press operation.

[0036] In the above description, the data stored in the mold data storage means is used as the mold data, and the data stored in the storage device 14 is used as the verification mold data. However, if it is normal, since the mold data and the matching mold data are the same data, it is possible to detect that the matching mold data is incorrect by the matching of the matching device 15.

[0037] As an example of the setting adjustment of the press machine 3 described above, the mold data storage means stores only the mold identification information as the mold data, and the storage device 14 stores the verification metal. The identification information of the die as die data and the setting information of the press machine 3 according to this die are stored. The collation device 15 collates the identification information stored in the mold data storage means with the identification information stored in the storage device 14. When the collation device 15 determines that the same identification information as the identification information read from the mold data storage means is present in the plurality of identification information stored in the storage device 14, The control device 17 extracts the corresponding setting information from the storage device 14 based on the identification information determined to be the same by the matching device 15, and adjusts the setting of the press machine 3 based on the extracted setting information. Can do.

Preferably, as another example, the mold data stored in the mold data storage means and the verification mold data stored in the storage device 14 each include setting information, and the verification device 15 collates the setting information stored in the mold data storage means with the setting information stored in the storage device 14. When the collation device 15 determines that there is setting information identical to the setting information read from the mold data storage means among the plurality of setting information stored in the storage device 14! / Further, the control device 17 adjusts the setting of the press machine 3 based on the setting information determined to be the same. On the other hand, damage to configuration information or If the setting information stored in the mold data storage means or storage device 14 is incorrect due to incorrect writing or rewriting, the verification device 15 determines that the setting information to be verified is not the same. Is done. In this case, the collation device 15 outputs a signal to that effect to the control device 17, and the control device 17 takes measures such as issuing a warning or stopping the operation of the press machine 3 based on this signal. be able to. In this way, the safety of the press operation can be further enhanced by comparing the setting information itself. In this example, only setting information that does not require the use of mold identification information may be used as mold data and verification mold data.

[0038] [Second Embodiment]

Next, a mold data management apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mold data management device of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except for the following points.

That is, unlike the first embodiment, the second embodiment stores not only the mold data but also the verification mold data in the RFID tag or barcode symbol attached to the mold, and the reading device 12 RFID tag or bar code symbol power Reads mold data and verification mold data. Then, the collation device 15 collates the read mold data with the verification mold data. Therefore, in the case of the second embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the storage device 14 for storing the verification mold data.

In an example of the second embodiment, die data relating to each die that can be set in the press machine 3 is stored in a plurality of storage areas of a single RFID tag or barcode symbol. That is, a single RFID tag or barcode symbol attached to one mold stores a plurality of identical mold data related to the mold. In this example, a single R FID tag or bar code symbol constitutes the mold data storage means.

In another example of the second embodiment, a plurality of RFID tags or bar code symbols are attached to each mold that can be set in the press machine 3. The plurality of R FID tags or barcode symbols attached to one mold store the same mold data regarding the mold. In other words, multiple RFID tags or bar code symbols that store the same mold data are attached to one mold. In this example, a plurality of RFID tags or barcode symbols attached to one mold constitute a mold data storage means. Therefore, in the second embodiment, a plurality of the same mold data relating to the mold is stored in the mold data storage means attached to one mold.

Then, a plurality of mold data is read by the mold data storage means reading device 12 attached to the mold set in the press machine 3, and these mold data are matched with each other. In the second embodiment, the difference between a plurality of identical mold data stored in the mold data storage means may be used as the above-described verification mold data.

[0043] The flow of processing for adjusting the press machine settings using the above-described die data management apparatus will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S11, a person creates mold data corresponding to each of a plurality of molds that can be set in the press machine 3 on a personal computer, and the corresponding mold data is stored in the mold data storage means attached to each mold. Memorize more than one. Thereby, a plurality of identical mold data is stored in the mold data storage means attached to each mold. In step S11, a mold data storage unit storing a plurality of the same mold data is attached to the corresponding mold.

[0044] Next, in step S12, a mold to be set in the press machine 3 is placed on the mold transport carriage 6, and the reading device 12 has a mold data storage means (that is, A plurality of mold data stored in a plurality of storage areas of a single RFID tag or barcode symbol or a plurality of RFID tags or barcode symbols) are read. This reading may be performed automatically or by an operator's operation.

After reading, a plurality of mold data read by the reading device 12 is input to the verification device 15 in step S13. Then, the collation device 15 collates the plurality of mold data with each other to determine whether or not they are the same, and outputs a signal indicating the determination result to the control device 17.

[0046] Subsequently, when the signal input from the verification device 15 to the control device 17 indicates that the plurality of read mold data are not the same (NO in step S14), step In S15, the control device 17 issues a warning by sound or light, and performs control to stop the operation of the press machine 3.

On the other hand, the signal input from the verification device 15 to the control device 17 is a plurality of read gold If the mold data indicates the same (YES in step S14), in step S16, the control device 17 moves the mold transport carriage 6 into the press machine 3 and moves the mold. The control to set in the press machine 3 is performed, and the setting of the press machine 3 is adjusted based on the die data determined to be the same. This adjustment may be performed, for example, by the control device 17 receiving the mold data from the reading device 12 or referring to it directly or via the verification device 15.

Thus, the setting of the press machine 3 is adjusted based on the height and weight of the target mold, the appropriate on / off timing of the automation device of the press machine 3 for the mold, and the like.

[0047] Preferably, the mold data includes setting information, and the collation device 15 collates a plurality of setting information read from the mold data storage means. In this case, only setting information that does not require the use of mold identification information may be used as mold data.

[0048] Preferably, three or more identical mold data are stored in a mold data storage means attached to each mold. In this case, in step S12, the three or more mold data are read by the reading device 12, and in step S13, the verification device 15 determines that at least one pair of these mold data is the same. In this case, the control device 17 receives a signal to that effect from the verification device 15 and adjusts the setting of the press machine 3 based on the die data determined to be the same in step S16.

As a result, even if some of the three or more mold data stored in the mold data storage means are incorrect, if at least a pair of mold data is normal, the mold data storage means is set to a new mold. There is no need to replace the data storage means or rewrite the data, and the mold data storage means can be used as it is. Therefore, the usage period of the mold data storage means can be extended.

[0049] When the mold data storage means is three or more separate mold data storage means, any of the mold data storage means is damaged and the data cannot be read. Also, other mold data storage means can be used to collate the read mold data. In particular, if the mold data storage means is a two-dimensional symbol, even if the two-dimensional symbol is so damaged that the data cannot be recovered, it will be damaged! / Based on the Bol data, verification can be performed and press machine settings can be adjusted.

In the second embodiment of the present invention described above, the mold data storage means that stores a plurality of the same mold data is read, and these mold data are read by the collating device 15. Are matched against each other. This makes it possible to detect abnormalities in the mold data.

In this case, the control device 17 that has received a signal to that effect from the verification device 15 can take measures such as issuing a warning or stopping the operation of the press machine 3, thereby improving the safety of the press operation. it can.

[0051] [Third embodiment]

Unlike the above-described embodiment, the mold data management apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention does not require collation of mold data. That is, a plurality of separate mold data storage means are attached to the same mold, and the reading device 12 reads the mold data stored in these mold data storage means, and based on the read mold data. Controller 17 adjusts the press machine settings. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the verification device 15 and the storage device 14 may be omitted. Other configurations of the mold data management apparatus according to the third embodiment may be the same as those of the above-described embodiment.

[0052] In this mold data management apparatus, the mold data relating to the same mold is stored in the plurality of mold data storage means. Even if the data cannot be read due to scratches, the remaining mold data storage means can read the mold data and set the press machine based on this.

Therefore, when the mold data storage means is a two-dimensional symbol, even if the two-dimensional symbol is damaged so much that the data cannot be restored, it will be damaged, and the remaining two-dimensional symbol data will be lost. Based on this, you can set the press machine.

[0053] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A mold data management device for determining whether or not the mold data related to this mold is normal when adjusting the setting of the press machine according to the mold to be set.

A reading device for reading the mold data stored in the mold data storage means attached to the mold;

A mold data management apparatus comprising: a matching apparatus that collates mold data read by the reader with collation mold data.

[2] The storage device may further include a storage device that stores the verification mold data.

The mold data management apparatus according to 1.

[3] The verification mold data is stored in the mold data storage means,

2. The mold data management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reading apparatus reads the verification mold data from the mold data storage unit.

[4] The mold data and the verification mold data include setting information for setting the press machine according to the target mold.

The mold data management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the collation apparatus collates the setting information.

[5] The mold data storage means stores three or more mold data.

The reading device reads three or more mold data from the mold data storage means,

The collation device collates the read out three or more mold data as the collation mold data, and determines that at least one pair of the three or more mold data is the same. 4. The mold data management apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a signal to that effect is output in the case of failure.

[6] The mold data storage means is three or more separate mold data storage means, and the three or more mold data are respectively stored in the three or more separate mold data storage means. 6. The mold data management apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the mold data management apparatus is a mold data management apparatus.

[7] A mold data management device for managing mold data used when adjusting the setting of the press machine according to the mold to be set. A plurality of separate mold data storage means attached to the same mold and storing mold data relating to the mold;

A mold data management apparatus comprising: a reading device that reads the mold data from the mold data storage means; and a control device that adjusts the setting of the press machine based on the read mold data. .