The Part Count Multiplier (PCM) simplifies part entry for operators, which is especially useful for molding customers and machines that produce more than one part per cycle. Different types of molding machines can use various molds that result in different quantities of parts being produced. By utilizing Digital Cycle Counters, Amper can automatically count not only the cycles being produced but also the number of parts produced per cycle.

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Review the page or email your CSE for more information on Automated Digital Cycle Counting.

How does the PCM work?

If a sheet has a part with a configured Part Count Multiplier, you will now see a new field on the tally sheet called “Part Multiplier”. With this field present, every count entered will be multiplied by its value.

Part Multiplier field on the tally sheet.

Adding a Part Quantity Manually

The "Add Part" function now explains what adding a part means in terms of good part quantity with PCM enabled.

In this case, one (1) part is added in the window; however, since the PCM is 4 we are actually submitting 4 Total parts.

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If using automated cycle counting, the “Good Parts” will be captured as “Total Parts” and updated automatically.

Adding Scrap Quantity

Adding scrap counts remains the same. PCM does not apply to scrap. Scrap is still entered by piece.

Parts Without a Multiplier

If you deselect a part, the part count multiplier will not be displayed. It is not possible to have a part count multiplier with no part selected. Additionally, if you select a new part that does not have a part count multiplier, the part count multiplier will no longer be displayed on the tally sheet.

How do I get it?

PCMs are added to individual parts under Settings >> Parts.

This configuration determines if the Part Count Multiplier field shows up on tally sheets.

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Some Key things to note: 1. You can override the Part Count Multiplier on a sheet-by-sheet basis, however, this is only if the selected part has a Part Count Multiplier configuration set. 2. Changing to a part without this configuration set, or removing the part, also removes the PCM from the sheet. 3. If the Part Count Multiplier is blank like in the case above, there is no PCM attached to a part and the counting functions as normal with a 1 to 1 ratio.

Adding a Part Count Multiplier (PCM) to a Part Number

Navigate to Settings >> Parts and click on the edit button.

Part count multipliers are defined by each part and are part specific.

Add your desired part count multiplier value in the Part Count Multiplier Field.

Do not forget to click the save button at the bottom right corner.

Each part has a configuration for a part count multiplier. If a part has a PCM set, it will show on the parts screen and as a field on the tally sheet.

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PCM does not include a part divider or any other special functions such as modal or square root. PCM does not have a setting for partial batches.

Reach out to your CSE with any questions about this new release!