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Tool Layout

TOOL LAYOUT​

1.1 Add Tool Layout​

Add a Tool Layout - Step-by-Step

Step 1: Reach the Tool Layout

  • From the main Side menu, click on "Tooling," then go to "Masters," and finally choose "Tool Layout" This will open the Tool Layout Search page.

Step 2: Adding a Tool Layout

  • On the top right of the Tool Layout Search page, you'll see an "Add Tool Layout" button. Click this button.

Step 3: Fill in the details

Upon clicking the ‘Add Tool Layout button, the Add Tool Layout will open. Complete the following information:

  • Control Plan: [Dropdown] (Mandatory) Select the Control plan.
  • Process: [Dropdown] (Mandatory) Select the process. The process added against the selected control plan is displayed as the option
  • Layout Number: [Text Field]Enter the layout number.
  • Program Number:[Text Field] (Mandatory)Enter the program number.
  • Revision Number:[Text Field] (Mandatory)Enter the revision number.
  • Revision Date:[Date Field] (Mandatory)Select the revision Date.
  • Prepared By: [Dropdown] (Mandatory)Select the employee who is responsible for the preparation.
  • Prepared Date: [Date Field] (Mandatory)Enter the prepared date.
  • Approved By: [Dropdown] (Mandatory)Select the employee who is responsible for the approval.
  • Approved Date: [Date Field] (Mandatory)Enter the approval date.
  • Click the “Submit” button.

Submission Of Tool Layout

  • Upon submission of a Tool Layout, 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 Tool Layout, click "Cancel" it takes you back to the Tool Layout 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 sub-tab will appear, including

  1. Tool Layout Details: This sub-tab is where you can establish and manage the relationship between a supplier and a specific holder.
  2. Please fill out the necessary information in these sub-tabs to complete the Tool Layout profile.

1.1.1.1 Tool Layout Details

Step 1: Adding a Tool Layout Details

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Prior to submitting Tool Layout Details, ensure that all mandatory (*) fields have been filled.

Fill out the following fields in Tool Layout Details:

  • S.No: Enter the serial number.

  • Operation Name: Enter the Operation Name.

  • Tool: Select the tool.

  • Holder: Select the holder.

  • Pull Stud: Select the pull stud.

  • Spindle Speed: Enter the spindle speed

  • Feed: Enter the Feed.

  • Gauge Length: Enter the gauge length

  • Flute Length: Enter the flute length

  • Working Length: Enter the working length

  • Life: Enter the life

  • Tool No.: Enter the tool number.

  • Offset No.:: Enter the Offset Number.

  • Print Number: Select the print number. The print number added for the control plan is displayed in the dropdown as the option.

  • 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 Tool Layout​

Search a Tool Layout - Step-by-Step

Step 1: Start Searching

On the Tool Layout Search page, you can search in different ways:

  • Part: Select the control plan for which you want to search.
  • Process: Select the process for which you want to search for.
  • Layout Number: Enter the layout number you want to search for.
  • Program Number: Enter the Program number you want to search for.
  • Prepared By: Select the prepared by person for which you want to search for.
  • Approved By: Select the approved person you want to search for.
  • 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 part, process, layout number, program number, prepared by, approved by you'll find the matching result with S.no , operation number, Tool, Holder, pullstud, collet, cutting tool with an option to View/Edit [Refer 2.2.6.3]

1.3 Edit Tool Layout​

Edit a Tool Layout - Step-by-Step

Step 1: Find Tool Layout Edit

Step 2: Start Editing

Step 3: Edit Details

After searching, you'll see the Tool Layout you want to edit.

  • Click "View/Edit" next to that Serial Number to reach the Edit Tool Layout page.

Step 4: Update Info

  • On the Edit Tool Layout page, you'll see existing details.
  • You can make edits to your entry and then proceed to submit it.

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.