Samples

Samples represent unique pieces, sections, or areas from which measurements are taken. For example, samples might be blanks from a cutter, cans from a body maker, or a section from a roll. Typically, inspections will take a number of samples from each head/lane from an operation to get a representative collection of pieces to check.

Sample Check Type

Samples can be taken in these ways, as defined by the check type:

In-line: Operators are instructed to take a random sample, for information purposes only. This typically indicates that data is collected automatically.
Line-side: Operators are instructed to take a random sample and inspect it line-side. This is typically performed only if the operator has the required inspection equipment available to them.
Off-line: Operators are prompted to take a sample from production and send it to a quality laboratory for inspection. This is usually the case when the inspection equipment is only available in the laboratory or when the laboratory operators are the ones with the required skills

Create sample inventory packs

If the inspection applies to an inventory pack, then a sample pack can be created from it. The sample inventory pack has an identifier to enable tracking throughout the inspection process.

Deduct a quantity from the inventory pack for samples

Similarly, you can split the pack to use one part as a sample. This can be useful if the quantity of the sample affects the output quantity of the production. For example, you might take a sample from a tank of material to then send it for destructive testing.

Default location for taking samples

Depending on the process, the sample inventory pack can either be sent to a machine's out location or the default sample location set on the inspection.

Label template for samples

You can assign a label template to create labels for samples. Whether the inspection applies to a single piece or to an inventory pack, if there is a sample label, it will be printed.

Sample ID

The sample ID represents the number of samples taken on that inspection version. This increase each time a sample is taken, and is available even when the inspection does not apply to a specific inventory pack.

Taking samples

If the sample is represented as an inventory pack, then a quantity and a state must be defined..

If the sample's quantity is deducted from the produced pack and the produced pack has a defect map, then coordinates of the roll where the sample is taken from must also be entered.