Metal finishing production control
Configurable metal finishing software to streamline production
We provide metal finishing production control software that’s not only designed for metal finishing, but adaptable to different capabilities. Designed by a team with decades of experience in aerospace treatments, the system provides full Nadcap traceability from docketing to despatch.
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Nadcap compliance
Full Nadcap traceability from quotation to invoice
Manage production from quotation to invoice, with full paperwork generation for Nadcap compliance, including job splitting & grouping, storage of consumables and hazardous materials and control of precious metals.
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Configured to your industry
Every metal finisher’s different. So, not only is our system designed for metal finishing, but we also configure the software for different industries.
Anodising
Include customer specifications and assign them to SFDC users to monitor vat chemical levels
Heat Treating
Split & group operations so you can track when parts from different jobs go in the same oven
Plating
Easily produce Certificates of Conformity to ensure customers specs match plating thickness
Powder Coating
Manage consumables with expiry dates, quarantine of OOD stock and quality alerts.
Perfect for treatment companies
Job Costing & Analysis
Analyse each job’s profit margins by using SFDC and planning data for visibility of true cost of processes
Job Grouping
Group jobs with common processes to streamline workflow with fully traceability
Job Splitting
Split jobs out for partial rejects/reworks or material shortages, and maintain productivity
Tailored to Industry
Niche fields ranging from oven temperatures to deposit thickness provide greater flexibility
NADCAP Traceability
Log chemical batches, materials used and more against each job to streamline NADCAP traceability
Stock Inventory System
Monitor consumables, set minimum stock levels with stock alerts for comprehensive purchasing control
Quality Control
Log NCRs and internal rejects with full analysis to improve quality control
Advanced Reporting
Integrate every department, and create dynamic dashboards with real-time reporting
Control Centre
Monitor KPIs for each department to gain a snapshot of your business on every login
Decades of metal finishing experience
With decades of experience running special process companies, we understand the process and the requirements for running your business at maximum efficiency.
- Aerospace treatments
- Special processes
- Nadcap traceability
Industry insights
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We aim to stay ahead of the latest industry developments to ensure we’re providing software that meets your needs. And to help you stay ahead too, we periodically blog about them.
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“AeroDNA has transformed our business. NADCAP compliance is much easier now and the advanced reporting helps us balance customer demand whilst driving productivity.”
King & Fowler
Perfect as part of your Fitfactory solution
Combine with other Fitfactory modules and help monitor, control and optimise your manufacturing production.
Machine Monitoring
See which machines are running, idle or stopped, live from anywhere.
Production Scheduler
See your capacity before you commit to delivery dates.
SFDC
Capture shop floor data and track job progress without asking anyone.
Next Generation MES
Monitor, control and optimise your production in one connected platform.
Most frequent questions and answers
Our software is only available on a monthly subscription basis, with a minimum term of 12 months. This model also helps you realise the benefits and achieve ROI more quickly as there’s a lower upfront cost.
Absolutely! When combined with other Fitfactory modules, the scheduler automates production planning through to delivery, with full traceability, to drive productivity improvements. Learn more
We believe that you can only improve what can be measured, so the dashboard comes with powerful built-in reporting to help you analyse information in real-time to improve you factory’s fitness.
Definitely. Your subscription includes support as standard, including access to our online help manuals and customer ticketing system. All our support team are based here in the UK and we’re available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Your subscription also covers ongoing updates. We are continuously improving our products, to bring you the latest functionality on a regular basis. All provided to you as part of your subscription.
The price covers only the subscription cost of the software. We structure this package in this way to help reduce your overall cost. So, rather than inflate our price to cover the cost of training, we allow you to purchase it separately so can purchase as much or as little as you need. Training is charged daily at a rate of £955+VAT/day. Also, for new purchases, we recommend minimum 2 days training.
Firstly, we recommend the following setup for your server and PC requirements:
Server Requirements
a. Hardware:
Minimum:
- Processor Speed – X64 Processor, 2.0GHz or faster
- Processor Type – Quad Core: Intel Xeon with intel EM64T support
- Ram – 16GB
- Hard Disk – 30GB
Recommended:
- Processor Speed – X64 Processor, 2.4GHz or faster
- Processor Type – Quad Core or Greater: Intel Xeon with intel EM64T support
- Ram – 16GB-32GB
- Hard Disk – 50GB
b. Software:
Minimum:
- Operating System – Win 2016 Server
- Database – MS SQL Server 2019
- DB management – SQL Server Management Studio
- Remote Access – TeamViewer
Backups:
Database Backup Conditions:
Backups are taken daily and saved on a rolling 30-day cycle; on the same server the system is installed on. It is the customer’s responsibility to move/save these backups to a secondary, secure location if required.
Overall, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure an effective backup routine is in place and is constantly running.
Computer Requirements:
a. Hardware
Minimum:
- Processor Speed – X64 Processor, 2.0GHz or faster
- RAM – 8GB
- Hard Disk – 10GB
- Monitor – 1280 x 1024
Recommended:
- Processor Speed – X64 Processor, 2.4GHz or faster
- RAM – 16GB
- Hard Disk – 15GB
- Monitor – 1920 x 1080
b. Software:
- Operating System – Windows 10/11
- Microsoft Excel – Any Supported – Used for exporting widgets/reports to excel
- Microsoft Outlook – Any Supported – Used for the email document functions.
Also, for any concerns about your IT infrastructure, our team is happy to offer advice.
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