Product Guides Overview

MachineMetrics offers a comprehensive suite of features and applications designed to give you complete visibility and control over your shop floor operations. This section provides detailed guides for each product feature.

Overview

Product guides cover the core applications and features available in MachineMetrics, including:

• Production Monitoring - Real-time dashboards and machine views
• Production Planning - Schedule management and job tracking
• Analytics & Reporting - OEE, performance analysis, and custom reports
• Quality & Downtime - Track and analyze quality issues and downtime events
• AI & Automation - Max AI, workflows, and intelligent features
• Operator Tools - Manual stations, clock in/out, and operator dashboard

Core Features

Visibility & Monitoring

• Company Dashboard - High-level view of all machines and facility performance
• Machines & Machine View - Detailed machine monitoring and data visualization
• ShopPulse Interface - Shop floor interface for operators
• Dashboards - Create custom dashboards for your team
• Reports - Generate and schedule detailed reports

Production Management

• Production Analytics - Track operations, OEE, and compare actual vs. planned performance
• Production Schedule Intelligence - Intelligent scheduling and optimization
• Schedule Attainment - Track progress against production schedules
• Production Order Dashboard - Monitor work order status and completion
• Job Tracking - Track jobs from start to finish

Shop Floor Tools

• Manual Stations - Track production from manual workstations
• Clock In/Clock Out - Labor tracking and time management
• First Article Inspection (FAI) - Manage first article inspection workflows

Quality & Performance

• Downtime & Quality - Analyze downtime and quality issues
• Tool Life Monitoring - Track cutting tool usage and remaining life
• Understanding Your Data - Learn how to interpret MachineMetrics data

Automation & AI

• Automations & Workflows - Set up automated actions and notifications
• Max AI - AI-powered insights and assistance
• Knowledge Hub - Centralized knowledge and documentation

Experimental Features

• Labs & Experimental Features - Early access to new features and beta functionality

Getting Started with Product Features

1. Start with Core Monitoring - Familiarize yourself with the Company Dashboard and Machine View
2. Add Production Tracking - Set up Production Analytics and Job Tracking
3. Deploy Operator Tools - Roll out ShopPulse Interface and Clock In/Out
4. Customize for Your Needs - Create custom dashboards and reports
5. Enable Advanced Features - Activate automations, Max AI, and experimental features

Prerequisites

Before using product features:

• Machines connected and collecting data (see Machine Connectivity)
• Users created with appropriate permissions (see Adding Users)
• ERP integration configured if using Production Analytics (see ERP Integration)

Need Help?

• Feature-Specific Questions - Refer to the individual guide for each feature
• Technical Support - Email support@machinemetrics.com
• Solution Delivery Manager (SDM) - Contact your SDM for feature recommendations and best practices during onboarding
• Technical Support - For technical issues, email support@machinemetrics.com or use the AI chatbot (available 24/7)