Cp/Cpk parameters

  • Name (*): Type the name of the inspection.

  • Barcode identifier (*): it identifies the inspection. If left blank, the identifier corresponds to the inspection name. When a barcode is scanned on the measuring device, the matching inspections are sent to the device.

  • Enable barcode regex: click the switch to enable the barcode regex feature. For more information, refer to Barcode regex.

  • Type: select Joint check from the drop down list.

  • Joint to inspect (*): Add/Select the joint to inspect.

    Do one of the following:

    • Click Add icon () to add a new joint to inspect.

      In the Add joint dialog box, enter the details related to the joint to inspect.

      Then, click Save.

    • Click Search icon () to select a joint already configured.

      In the Joints workspace, select the necessary joint.

      Then, click Apply.

  • Location: location of the joint. This item is automatically filled in after selecting the joint. If necessary, click the Location icon and select the location from the location tree.

  • Method (*): in the Method drop-down list, select Cp/Cpk.

  • Scheduling: Add/Select/Delete the scheduling.

    Do one of the following:

    • Click Add icon () to add a new scheduling.

      In the Add scheduling dialog box, enter the details related to the new scheduling.

      Then, click Save.

    • Click Search icon ( ) to select a scheduling already configured.

      In the Scheduling workspace, select the necessary scheduling.

      Then, click Apply.

    • Click Delete icon () to delete the selected scheduling.

Parameters

  • Number of samples: type the number of tightenings to be done.

  • Tightening direction (*): the tightening direction depends on the joint configuration. This is a read-only value.

  • Measurement unit (*): select the measuring unit for the inspection. The default measurement unit is defined both in the Application settings and in the Personal settings.

  • Required transducer: Add/Select/Delete the transducer.

    Do one of the following:

    • Click Add icon () to add a new transducer.

      In the Add transducer dialog box, enter the details related to the new transducer.

      Then, click Save.

    • Click Search icon () to select a transducer already configured.

      In the Transducers workspace, select the necessary transducer.

      Then, click Apply.

    • Click Delete icon () to delete the selected transducer.

Torque

  • Torque values (*): type the torque target and the torque limits.

    The torque values can be given as follows:

    • Torque target and torque tolerance

    • Lower limit (LSL) and upper limit (USL)

    Click either the right or the left arrow to change the view of the torque values.

  • Cp min (*): type the minimum value of Cp.

  • Cpk min (*): type the minimum value of Cpk.

Advanced parameters

Enter the required parameters. Refer to the paragraph Advanced parameters for the definition of all the parameters.

Operator guidance

  • Picture: click the icon to upload an image (max 5 MB) or a video (max 10 MB). This image is sent to STpad/STpalm/STbench.

  • Instructions: type text instructions to guide the operator in the inspection run.

  • Verification code: type the verification code that must be entered or scanned when the inspection is run. This field is case-sensitive.

  • Verification code description: to guide the operator, type the description of the verification code dialog box that is displayed when the inspection is run.

Assignable causes/Corrective action

  • Assignable cause: add/select an assignable cause. Do the following:

    • Click Add icon () to add a new assignable cause.

      In the Add selectable dialog box, enter the details related to the new assignable causes.

      Then, click Save.

    • Click Search icon () to select an assignable cause already configured.

      In the Selectable workspace, select the necessary assignable cause. The displayed items are all the available assignable causes filtered from the selectable list.

      Then, click Apply.

  • Optional: click the Optional switch to do the test without selecting the assignable cause.

  • Allow manual input: click the allow manual input switch to enable the possibility to add manually a value. This value is saved only for the inspection, it is not added to the assignable cause.

  • Corrective action: add/select an assignable cause. Do the following:

    • Click Add icon () to add a new corrective action.

      In the Add selectable dialog box, enter the details related to the new corrective action.

      Then, click Save.

    • Click Search icon () to select a corrective action already configured.

      In the Selectable workspace, select the necessary corrective action. The displayed items are all the available corrective action filtered from the selectable list.

      Then, click Apply.

  • Optional: click the Optional switch to do the test without selecting the corrective action.

  • Allow manual input: click the allow manual input switch to enable the possibility to add manually a value. This value is saved only for the inspection, it is not added to the corrective action.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.