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Tool Consumption

Tool Consumption​

1.1 Add Tool Consumption​

Add Tool Consumption – Step-by-Step​

Step 1: Reach the Tool Consumption​

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

Step 2: Adding Tool Consumption​

  • On the top right of the Tool Consumption Search page, click the "Add Consumption" button.
  • The Add Tool Consumption screen will open.

Step 3: Fill in Details​

  • Consumption Date:[Mandatory | Date Field] Select the date on which the tool or product is consumed. By default, the current date is auto-populated.

  • Product Type:[Optional | Dropdown] Select the type of product being consumed, such as Cutting Tool, Holder, Collet, etc.

  • Supplier | Product Type | Category | Name | Brand:[Mandatory | Dropdown] Select the required product along with supplier, category, name, and brand details.This ensures the correct product is mapped to the consumption record.

  • Consumed By:[Mandatory | Dropdown] Select the person or department who has consumed the tool or product.

  • Select Part:[Optional | Dropdown] Select the part number for which the tool was used.This helps in tracking tool usage against specific parts.

  • Quantity:[MandatoryField] Enter the number of tools or products consumed.

  • Click Submit to save the tool consumption record.

  • Click Clear to reset all entered fields.

  • Click Cancel to exit without saving.

Note: Products should be associated with Supplier x Product for the specified consumption date range.

1.2 Search Tool Consumption​

Search Tool Consumption – Step-by-Step​

Step 1: Start Searching​

On the Tool Consumption Search page, use the following filters:

  • Consumption Date From & To:

    • Specify a date range to search tool consumption records within the selected period.

  • The search can be performed even without selecting the Consumption Date - From and Consumption Date - To fields.

Step 2: See the Results​

  • Click the Search button to display matching tool consumption records.
  • Click the Clear button to reset the search criteria.

The search results display:

  • Supplier Name
  • Consumption Date
  • Product
  • Product Type
  • Brand
  • Part
  • Quantity
  • Consumed By

1.3 Edit Tool Consumption​

Edit Tool Consumption – Step-by-Step​

Step 1: Find Tool Consumption​

  • Navigate to the Tool Consumption Search page.
  • Apply filters and click Search to locate the record

Step 2: Start Editing​

  • Identify the required record from the results list.
  • Click View/Edit next to the record.

Step 3: Update Information​

  • The Edit Tool Consumption page will open with All existing details.

Step 4: Save Changes​

  • Review the updated details carefully.
  • Click Submit to save the changes.

That’s it,You have learned how to ADD, SEARCH, and EDIT Tool Consumption using the DMeX app.If you need further assistance, please contact the DMex Support team.