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The Current Extrusion Database
The Extrusion Database was developed to move
a current paper based system onto a database platform which
they could then runs enquiries against. This was originally
developed using Microsoft Access so that they would be able
to run new reports whenever necessary and also be able to
do maintenance on the system with relative ease. This is now
being redeveloped using far more robust programming methods.
The overall look of the system is strictly
dictated by the previous paper based reporting, and also the
actual recording methods of the users. This is why the unusual
dartboard type graphic has been used (shown below).
Due to the stringent Quality Control process
the system is currently holding approximately 20000 records,
which had been recorded over a period of two years. The standard
entry screen is shown below.
Within the scope of the Quality
Control process at Huhtamaki it is necessary to weigh and
measure the thickness of the product to ensure that it meets
industry standards. The setup for these is shown below.
The New Extrusion Database
The updated Extrusion QC Database is shown
below. A key aspect to its success is it exact replication
in appearrance and usability of the original Extrusion Database.
The New Extrusion QC Database, however, has
much greater reliability, stability and flexibility. The system
has also been welcomed by the Extrusion Operators, who themselves
had began to see cracks in the old software
As before the QC software interacts seemlessly
with the Caliper and Scale used in the checking process, as
outlined within the original project brief.
The new software has been welcomed warmly
and it is hoped that it will help Huhtamaki in their pursuit
of excellence.
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