Access Database Development Terms of
Reference (ToR)
Client: Khalid ZAHOUILY
Project Title: MS Access Database for Photopolymer Formulation Management
Date: [Insert Date]
1. Objective
The objective is to design and implement a Microsoft Access database to centralize, manage,
and track all formulation projects related to photopolymer R&D (UV inks, UV coatings, 3D
printing resins, and UV composites). The system should be user-friendly, modular, and
scalable, with the ability to export clean datasets (CSV/TXT) for AI-based predictive
analysis.
2. Core Functional Modules
2.1 Project Information
- Project ID (auto-generated)
- Project Name
- Project Type (Inkjet, Coating, 3D Printing, Composite, others)
- Target Application/Substrate
- Formulator Name
- Date
- Auto-generated Formulation Code: [Initials]-[DDMMYYYY]-[TypeCode]-[Index] (e.g., KZ-
22052025-INK001-01)
2.2 Ingredient Master Table
- Ingredient ID (auto)
- Commercial Name
- Family (Monomer, Oligomer, Photoinitiator, Additive, Pigment, Solvent)
- Supplier
- CAS Number (optional)
- Density (optional)
- Viscosity (optional)
- Functional Notes
- TDS Technical data ( PDF)
2.3 Mineral Filler Master Table (for composites)
- Filler ID (auto)
- Commercial Name
- Type (Glass, Silica, ZrO₂, etc.)
- Supplier
- Particle Size (Range + D50)
- Silanized (Yes/No)
- Coupling Agent (optional)
- Surface Area (optional)
2.4 Formulation Composition
- Project ID (FK)
- Ingredient/Filler ID (FK)
- Weight %
- Incorporation Method (optional)
- Notes
- Validation rule: Total % must equal 100% ±0.5%
2.5 Results / Test Outputs
Adapted by project type:
Inkjet Inks:
- Viscosity, Reactivity / Curing Time, Particle Size (nm), Surface Tension (mN/m),
Colorimetry (Lab*), Rheology Notes
Coatings:
- Adhesion, Transparency, Surface Hardness, Chemical Resistance, Cost Estimate (€/kg)
3D Printing Resins:
- Shrinkage (%), Young’s Modulus, Flexural Strength, Shore Hardness, Impact Resistance
Composites:
- Flexural Strength, Young’s Modulus, Impact Resistance, Degree of Conversion (optional),
Water Absorption / Solubility (optional)
3. Export Module
- Allow filtered export in CSV/TXT
- Filters: project type, fields, time range
- Consistent column naming for AI/ML compatibility
4. User Interface Requirements
- Main navigation dashboard with buttons/shortcuts
- Drop-down menus pulling from master tables
- Conditional fields depending on project type
- Auto-generation of formulation codes
- Search/filter options (formulator, project type, date, etc.)
5. Technical Specifications
- Platform: Microsoft Access 2019 or later
- Single-file .ACCDB architecture
- Modular design with future option for split multi-user setup
- Portable file: must run from any folder, no hard-coded paths
6. Deliverables
- Fully functional .ACCDB file
- Pre-populated sample ingredient tables (Excel provided)
- Ready-to-use entry forms
- Export system for CSV/TXT
- User manual (Word/PDF)
- Optional: Online demo / training session