Meeting Supplier Quality Requirements?
If you are a supplier to another manufacturer I am sure none of the requirement statements below will be new to you. The question is how are you doing meeting them. It is preferred that [...]
Manufacturing Metrics that Matter
Looking to clear the air and your mind and clearly understand what the best metrics are to measure your manufacturing organization? A new study is underway by LNS Research but in the meantime there are [...]
Use OCR to Save Time, Reduce Errors
The OCR module for DISCUS Software uses OCR technology to convert image requirements into structured requirements that are displayed in the Bill of Characteristics Panel. This helps reduce data entry labor and errors. Watch the [...]
Use 3D CAD Model to Automatically Identify Characteristics
Check out some of the features and benefits of the DISCUS 3D module below. Watch the video on the DISCUS 3D module or Better yet, try it out, Download an Evaluation Copy! DISCUS 3D Feature [...]
Save Time, Save Money, Reduce Errors, Build a Better TDP
Are you spending too much time preparing inspection reports? Are you overwhelmed with the volume of drawings, documents and specifications you need to manage? Are you still trying to manage these challenges with spreadsheets? With [...]
Using CMM Report Data in Your FAI?
You can spend a great deal of time trying to match and transpose data between your CMM report and your First Article Inspection Report. The DISCUS CMM module can help you with this task. Take [...]
Auto-ballooning and Auto-illustrating from a 3D Model
Do you need to use your 3D Models for characteristic and inspection reporting? With the DISCUS Software 3D Module you can obtain the following capabilities: Open a variety of CAD Models, both components and assemblies [...]
Make Your Business More Efficient with an Intelligent Technical Data Package
There are a bunch of software tools to help you do this but most are not integrated into a seamless solution. Learn more about how DISCUS puts an end to point solutions and helps you [...]
DISCUS 7.0 Announces Improved Net-Inspect Export
Improved Net-Inspect Export - Attach your entire FAI for viewing in Net-inspect. Upload Form 1 as well as a separate document with your ballooned drawing. Plus you can have multiple levels of sub-balloons which is [...]
Upload CSV file for Functional Test
CSV File Upload for Functional Test- Now you can use the CSV file upload (as you did for Parts List and Specs) for a one click upload for that section in Form 2. Format the [...]
DISCUS 7.0 Has More Options for Item Colors
More balloon colors: In addition to changing shape and size of selected balloons, now users can change the color of any flag note use or unused, non-reportable items plus the result balloon colors, such as [...]
DISCUS Software Live at MFG4 Tradeshow
We are live at the MFG4 Tradeshow stop by and say hello! Come check us out at booth #1114 and see our: First Article Inspection Reporting (AS9102) In-process Inspection Planning Setup Verification Sheets Operation Work [...]
DISCUS 7.0 Supports Bonus Tolerances for Results
Bonus Tolerance: Now you can enter the bonus tolerance in the results module and have this value automatically calculated. Get an evaluation of DISCUS Results today at [email protected]
DISCUS 7.0 Has Revision Comparison Features
Compare PDFs: This is ideal for finding the differences between revisions. Any changes in the new revision will display in red. Attend the monthly Advanced Training to see this for yourself: Title: DISCUS FAI Suite [...]
DISCUS 7.0 Has Cutting Edge OCR
Enhanced OCR. Set the check box for GD&T and the new OCR will capture symbols, such as diameter, depth and basic dimensions plus populate feature control frames. You can use the calibrate function to easily [...]
DISCUS Software Exhibiting at Mfg4 Tradeshow
Be sure to visit DISCUS Software at Mfg4, May 6-8, 2014 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut where you'll find manufacturing solutions, technical experts, and top executives on hand to answer your questions [...]
Request Starter Kit for Results
If you want a starter kit of results equipment lists (Designed Tooling and FAI Equipment) contact [email protected] and I will send you a zip file of equipment. This list has been compiled from the generous [...]
Results Status
After you enter data in the results, you can see which items were in or out of tolerance or in a warning status. Click the report icon to the left of the result entry on [...]
Results Module-Create a New Field to Display in the Bill of Characteristics.
If you have the Results module, click the Results menu and configure a new field. Enter that field name, such as Calibration and then use either free-form text or defined terms. In the template, then [...]
For DISCUS Planner, Save your Routing Template
If you are using planner, after you set up the operations, work instructions, sampling and inspection methods you can save the template for reuse of the added items by clicking the save template icon and [...]