Insert Processes

Processes that are required for manufacturing continue to be added to the part (piece) “Motor Shaft”. Related processes can be structured using the grouping. The grouping itself has no function in product costing.

The units are pre-configured in FACTON. If you want to enter a value in a different unit, you can toggle through different units using the selection list.

Further Information ► Toggle Unit

Sequence

Insert Grouping »Turning«

  1. In the Structure view, select »Motor Shaft«.
  2. In the ribbon, click on Edit ► Insert ► Grouping (Piece) to insert a grouping.
  3. Change the label to »Turning«.

Insert Setup Process and Process »Turning«

  1. Click Edit ► Insert ► Setup Process in the ribbon to insert a setup process.
  2. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    3. Label Setup Process - Turning
    Setup Time 8 h / lot
  3. In the Structure view, select the grouping »Turning«.
  4. Click Edit ► Insert ► Process in the ribbon to insert a process.
  5. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    6. Label Process – Turning
    Cycle Time 1.2 min/cycle
    Note

    If you do not have knowledge of the cycle time for processes, FACTON provides you with cost models for calculating the cycle times.

    Further Information ► Cost Models

Insert Process »Washing«

  1. In the Structure view, select »Motor Shaft«.
  2. Click Edit ► Insert ► Process in the ribbon to insert a process.
  3. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    4. Label Washing
    Cycle Time 700 s/cycle
    Manufacturing Method Separating » Cleaning » Fluidic Cleaning
    Calculation
    Yield per cycle 100 pc / cycle

Insert Process »Hardening«

  1. In the Structure view, select »Motor Shaft«.
  2. Click Edit ► Insert ► Process in the ribbon to insert a process.
  3. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    4. Label Hardening
    Cycle Time 21.6 s/cycle
    Calculation
    Yield per cycle 3 pc / cycle

Insert Grouping »Grinding«

  1. In the Structure view, select »Motor Shaft«.
  2. In the ribbon, click on Edit ► Insert ► Grouping (Piece) to insert a grouping.
  3. Change the label to »Grinding«.

Insert Setup Process and Process »Grinding«

  1. Click Edit ► Insert ► Setup Process in the ribbon to insert a setup process.
  2. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    3. Label Setup Process – Grinding
    Setup Time 8 h / lot
    Manufacturing Method Separating » Chipping with Geometrically Determined Cutting Edge (DIN 8589-0) » Turning (DIN 8589-11)
  3. In the Structure view, select the grouping »Grinding«.
  4. Click Edit ► Insert ► Process in the ribbon to insert a process.
  5. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    6. Label Process – Grinding
    Cycle Time 0.8 min / cycle

Insert Process »Washing & Preserve«

  1. In the Structure view, select »Motor Shaft«.
  2. Insert a Process with the label »Washing & Preserve«.
  3. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    4. Cycle Time 700 s/cycle
    Calculation
    Yield per cycle 100 pc / cycle

Insert Process »Remaining Dirt«

  1. In the Structure view, select »Motor Shaft«.
  2. Insert a Process with the label »Remaining Dirt«.
  3. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    4. Cycle Time 30 min / cycle
    Calculation
    Yield per cycle 10,000 pc / cycle

Insert Process »Packaging & Goods Leaving Inspection«

  1. In the Structure view, select »Motor Shaft«.
  2. Insert a Process with the label »Packaging & Goods Leaving Inspection«.
  3. In the Details ► Overview view schema (combobox), enter values for the following properties:
    4. Cycle Time 10 s / cycle
    Manufacturing Method General Processes » Packaging

     

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