To get started, make sure you have your username and password ready.
Once you log in, you will land on the welcome screen.
1.1 Add Control Plan
Add a Control Plan - Step-by-Step
Step 1: Reach the Control Plan
From the main Side menu, click on "Tooling," then go to "Masters," and finally choose "Control Plan" This will open the Control Plan Search page.
Step 2: Adding a Control Plan
On the top right of the Control Plan Search page, you'll see an "Add Control Plan" button. Click this button.
Step 3: Fill in details
Upon clicking the ‘Add Control Plan button, the Add Control Plan will open. Complete the following information:
Customer [Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the customer for the control plan.
Control Plan Category[Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the customer for the control plan category.
Control Plan Number[Textfield](Mandatory): Enter the control plan number.
Part[Textfield](Mandatory): Select the part for the control plan.
Drawing No- Rev[Textfield](Mandatory): The Drawing Number and revision added for the part is populated when the part is selected
Revision Date[Datefield](Mandatory): Select the revision date for the control plan.
Prepared By[Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the employee who prepared the control plan.
Prepared Date[Datefield](Mandatory): Select the prepared date for the control plan
Approved By[Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the employee who approved the control plan.
Approved Date[Datefield](Mandatory): Select the approved date for the control plan.
Click the “Submit” button.
Submission Of Control Plan
Upon submission of a Control Plan, the entry will be added and the screen will transition to the editing mode.
If you change your mind and don't want to add a Control Plan, click "Cancel" it takes you back to the Control Plan Search page.
To Start Over:Click the "Clear" button if you wish to erase all information and begin anew. Please note that once this button is clicked, the entered information will not be saved.
1.1.1. SUB TABS
After clicking the "Submit" button, a number of sub-tabs will appear, including:
Control Plan Process: This sub-tab will allow you to input the control plan’s process details.
Control Plan Item: This sub-tab will allow you to add the control plan item.
Process Cycle time: This sub-tab will allow you to add the cycle time for the process.
Operator Instructions This sub-tab will allow you to add the operator instructions for the control plan.
Please fill out the necessary information in these sub-tabs to complete the Holder profile.
1.1.1.1. Control Plan Process
Step 1: Adding a Control Plan Process
Fill out the following fields in Control Plan Process:
Process Number [Text Field](Mandatory): Please input the process number.
Process Name [Text Field](Mandatory): Please input the process name.
Process Order [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the process order for the process.
Notes: If initial process is selected as the process type the process is populated as 1.
Is First Process(Y or N Only)[Dropdown](Mandatory): Select if the process is the first process or not.
Machine Type:[Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the machine type for the control plan.
Reaction Plan: [Text Field](Mandatory)Enter the reaction plan .
Description: [Text Field](Mandatory)Enter the description for the process if any.
Completion %: [Text Field](Mandatory)Enter the completion percentage of the process
Important Note: Prior to submitting Control Plan Process, ensure that all mandatory (*) fields have been filled.
Click the ‘Submit’ button the entry will be processed and added to the system. The newly added details will then be displayed in the list for reference.
For editing the subtabs, you’ll find the view/edit button in the list of the data displayed.
Click the view/edit button in the subtab and the data is viewed in edit mode.
You can make edits to your entry and then proceed to submit it.
1.1.1.2. Control Item
Step 1: Adding a Control Item
Fill out the following fields in Control Item:
Process [Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the process for the control item.
Print Number[Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the print number of the control item.
Product Description [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the description of the control item.
Item Order [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the item order of the control item.
Severity [Dropdown]: Select the severity of the control item.
Spec Type [Dropdown]:Select the spec type of the control item.
Spec Value Type [Text Field](Mandatory): Select the type of the spec value
Spec Value [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the Spec Value of the control item
Lower Specification Limit [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the Lower Spec limit Value of the control item.
Upper Specification Limit [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the Upper Spec limit Value of the control item.
Lower Control Limit [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the Lower Control limit Value of the control item.
Upper Control Limit [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the Upper Control limit Value of the control item.
Sample Size [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the Sample size of the control item.
Sample Frequency [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the Sample frequency of the control item.
Measurement Method [Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the measurement method of the control item.
Control Method [Dropdown](Mandatory): Enter the Control method of the control item.
Response for controls [Dropdown](Mandatory):Select the Response for control.
Specification Value(Go / No Go) [Dropdown](Mandatory):Select the Specification value for control.
Important Note: Prior to submitting Control Item, ensure that all mandatory (*) fields have been filled.
Click the ‘Submit’ button the entry will be processed and added to the system. The newly added details will then be displayed in the list for reference.
For editing the subtabs, you’ll find the view/edit button in the list of the data displayed.
Click the view/edit button in the subtab and the data is viewed in edit mode.
You can make edits to your entry and then proceed to submit it.
1.1.1.3. Process Cycle Time
Step 1: Adding a Process Cycle Time
Process [Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the process for which the cycle time is to added.
Machine: [Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the machine for which the cycle time is to be added.
Cycle Time in Mins [TextField](Mandatory): Enter the Cycle time for the process.
Handle Time in Mins [TextField](Mandatory): Enter the Handle time for the process.
Important Note: Prior to submitting Process Cycle Time, ensure that all mandatory (*) fields have been filled.
Click the ‘Submit’ button the entry will be processed and added to the system. The newly added details will then be displayed in the list for reference.
For editing the subtabs, you’ll find the view/edit button in the list of the data displayed.
Click the view/edit button in the subtab and the data is viewed in edit mode.
You can make edits to your entry and then proceed to submit it.
1.1.1.4. Operator Instructions
Step 1: Adding a Operator instructions
Process [Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the process for which the instructions is to added.
File type to Upload [Dropdown](Mandatory): Select the file type which is to be uploaded.
Remarks [Text Field](Mandatory): Enter the remarks
Choose the file and upload the file of the selected type in the choose file option. This is mandatory.
Important Note: Prior to submitting Process Cycle Time, ensure that all mandatory (*) fields have been filled.
Click the ‘Submit’ button the entry will be processed and added to the system. The newly added details will then be displayed in the list for reference.
For editing the subtabs, you’ll find the view/edit button in the list of the data displayed.
Click the view/edit button in the subtab and the data is viewed in edit mode.
You can make edits to your entry and then proceed to submit it.
1.2 Search Control Plan
Search a Control Plan - Step-by-Step
Step 1: Start Searching
On the Control Plan Search page, you can search in different ways:
Company :Select the company
Origin Date:Select the origin date
Revision No:Enter the revision number of the control plan.
Revision Date:Select the control plan revision date.
Prepared By : Select the employee
Prepared Date : Select the prepared date
Approved By: Select the employee who approved the control plan.
Approved Date :Select the approved date.
Part : Select the part
For All: If you don't have a specific item name or category, just click "Search" to see all Item..
Step 2: See the Results
After clicking "Search," you'll see results:
If you searched by search data you'll find the matching result with Customer name, Part name, Control plan number , Date of origin , plan revision number , plan revision date and an option to View/Edit
1.3 Edit control plan
Edit a control plan - Step-by-Step
Step 1: Find control plan Edit
Step 2: Start Searching
Step 3: Edit Details
After searching, you'll see the Control Plan Searching you want to edit.
Click "View/Edit" next to that Customer Name to reach the Edit Control plan page.
Step 4:Update Info
On the Edit control plan page, you'll see existing details.
Change details that you like to update in control plan .
Step 5: Submit/Cancel
After editing, review your changes.
When you're ready, click "Submit" to save the updates.
That's it! You've learned how to ADD, SEARCH, EDIT a plant using the DMeX app. If you need help, contact the support team.