Tool Layout

Before You Begin

  • 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 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.

    • 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

    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.
  • Important Note: Prior to submitting Tool Layout Details, 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 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.