Machine Master

Machine Master - User Guide

1. Introduction 📝

The Machine Master is a vital configuration for any manufacturing-focused ERP. it catalogues the various types of equipment and machinery used in the production process. By assigning a unique identity to every machine, the system can track exactly where and how your products are being made.

2. Getting Started 🚀

Accessing the Module

Navigate to Manufacturing Setup > Machine Master.

Machine Profile

The master record is kept simple for high-speed tracking:

• Machine Name: A descriptive title for the equipment (e.g., “CNC TURNING CENTER - 01,” “HYDRAULIC PRESS 50T”).
• Machine Code: The unique shorthand ID used by the system for all internal links.

3. Key Features ✨

🏷️ Simplified Auto-Coding

To maintain a clean database, the system automatically assigns a 2-digit Machine Code (e.g., ‘01’, ‘02’) to every new entry. This allows for rapid selection in busy production environments.

🛡️ System Capacity

The master supports a maximum of 99 unique machine definitions, ensuring that dropdowns and selection lists remain fast and user-friendly.

4. Usage Across Modules & Transactions 🔄

The Machine Master is primarily utilized on the production floor:

⚙️ Production Reporting (IIRS)

The Internal Inspection Release Sheet (IIRS) requires you to select the machine used for each production run. This data allows the ERP to calculate:

• Which machine was used for which part.
• The total quantity produced by that machine.
• The breakdown of “Passed” versus “Rejected” items per equipment.

5. Related Reports 📊

📉 Job Analysis

• Navigation: Manufacturing > Reports > Job Analysis
• Purpose: Tracks the productivity of individual machinery.
  • JobIn_Report.xlsx: Filter by “Machine” to see the total output and quality performance of a specific piece of equipment over a date range.

📈 Consumption Of Material

• Navigation: Manufacturing > Reports > Consumption Of Material
• Purpose: Useful for tracking specialized materials or tools used by specific machines.
  • Actual_Consumption_Report.xlsx: Helps analyze the “Machine vs. Material” relationship to identify if certain equipment is causing high wastage.

⚡ Machine Efficiency Tracking

Although often viewed via the Daily Production Monitor (Manufacturing > Transactions), the historical data provides a “Machine-wise output” perspective, essential for calculating ROI on expensive equipment.

6. Guidelines and Logic ⚠️

Entry Standards

• Clear Nomenclature: Use names that match the labels on the physical machines in the factory.
• Standard Formatting: All names are automatically converted to UPPERCASE (e.g., “cnc-01” becomes “CNC-01”) to ensure professional presentation in all reports and documents.

7. Deletion & Modification Preventions 🛡️

To prevent the loss of historical performance data and quality traceability, the following rules are strictly enforced:

🚫 Deletion Preventions

You cannot delete a Machine if:

1. It has been used in even a single Production (IIRS) record.
2. It is mentioned in any historical quality or maintenance logs. The system performs a full audit across all manufacturing modules and will block the deletion if any link is found.

✏️ Modification Rules

• Locked Codes: Once a Machine Code is assigned and saved, it cannot be edited.
• Name Updates: You can refine the Machine Name at any time, and the change will instantly reflect in all future and past reports.

8. Best Practices / Tips 💡