# Setup sheets

Generated content, header and cutting-data fields, print options, and tool list format.

Source: https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/engineering/reference/setup-sheets/
Updated: 2026-10-29

A **Setup Sheet** is a printed or on-screen document that the shopfloor operator uses to set up a machine for a job. It lists every operation in the job with tool information, cutting parameters, and availability from inventory.

:::caution[Verify before machining]
Calculated speeds, feeds and depths are starting values. Before you machine, check the tool geometry, units, cutting parameters and the machine's limits against the tool manufacturer's data and your shop's procedures. See section 10 of the [Terms of Service](https://toolingmetrics.com/eng/legal/terms).
:::

## Contents

| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| **Header** | Organization name, logo, project name, job name, part number, material, machine, and date. See [Header fields](#header-fields) below. |
| **Tool List** | One row per operation. See [Tool list columns](#tool-list-columns) below. |
| **Notes** | Job-level and operation-level notes. See [Notes](#notes) below. |

## Header fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| **Project** | The project the job belongs to. |
| **Job** | The specific job the setup sheet documents. |
| **Part Number / Name** | The part being machined. |
| **Material** | The workpiece material specified for the job. |
| **Machine** | The machine the job is scheduled to run on. |
| **Date** | The date the setup sheet was generated. |

## Tool list columns

| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| **T** | Tool number (sequence number). Matches the T-code on the machine (e.g., T01, T02). |
| **Assembly Name** | Name of the tool assembly used in this operation. |
| **Operation** | Operation type and description. |
| **Components** | Product numbers and designations of each component in the assembly, listed in order from spindle to cutting end. |
| **Cutting Data** | Vc, fz, ap, ae, n, vf for the selected cutting condition. See [Cutting data fields](#cutting-data-fields) below. |
| **Inventory Status** | Quantity available in inventory for each component. Color-coded: green = sufficient, red = insufficient. |
| **Cycle Time** | Expected machining time for this operation. |
| **NC Program** | NC program reference number. |

### Cutting data fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| **Vc** | Programmed cutting speed. |
| **fz** | Programmed feed per tooth. |
| **ap** | Programmed depth of cut. |
| **ae** | Programmed engagement. |
| **n** | Calculated spindle speed, in rpm — the value entered into the machine controller. |
| **vf** | Calculated feed rate, in mm/min (or in/min) — the value entered into the machine controller. |

## Notes

Notes printed at the bottom of the setup sheet come from two sources:

| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| **Job Notes** | Notes that apply to the entire setup — for example, fixture clamping procedure, datum setup, or workholding torque values. |
| **Operation Notes** | Tool-specific notes printed under the relevant operation row — for example, coolant-through-spindle or feed-out-on-breakthrough instructions. |

## Generating setup sheets

Setup sheets are available per job or per project regardless of status — **Setup Sheet** is not gated to Released or any other status. The document is rendered as a printable PDF. See the [Read a Setup Sheet](https://support.toolingmetrics.com/en/engineering/guides/read-setup-sheet/) guide for how to generate and open one.

## Inventory availability

At generation time, the setup sheet queries current inventory quantities for each component across all warehouses. Availability is shown per component as on-hand quantity vs. required quantity (1 per assembly). If a component is not in inventory at all, the field shows `—`.

Setup sheets do not reserve inventory. They are informational only.