Machine components is a feature that allows to map different scenarios, such as the production of molded products. With this feature, you can produce different products simultaneously on the same machine while specifying in which "machine component" the production took place.
You may also consider starting several production records at the same time by using the multi-operations feature.
How to set machine components?
1. Through the "Machines" (1) Panel, you should select the sub-panel "Machine Components" (2), then click on "Add component" (3).
2. Fill in the component code and name.
3. Select the products that are produced by the component and the units to be produced. In the example below, it is specified that in each component cycle, 10 units of "Washer A" and 20 units of "Washer B" will be produced.
4. Save the machine component.
5. Go to the machines list and select the set of machines that contain this component.
6. Associate the components with the corresponding machines. The field is available under the "Advanced Fields".
7. Ensure that the machines are linked to the corresponding operations.
How to insert production with components?
Let's consider an example: The Machine component "Fops Washers" has 2 products defined:
Washer A
Washer B
Also, let's consider 2 production orders:
ADSKPO MC 01 - Washer A, quantity 10
ADSKPO MC 02 - Washer B, quantity 20
When you start production order ADSKPO MC 01, follow the default procedure of inserting Production until the operation stage (Production order -> product -> operation). Once you select the operation in which the "Machine component" is defined, you will have the option to select other production orders that include additional "Machine component" products.
You have two options:
Select each product individually by navigating through each production order.
Use the "select all products" button.
Then confirm the production.
If you choose to select all products from all the production orders, all 2 production orders will start simultaneously.
Produced quantities are multiplied by the quantities introduced on the machine component. So it is possible for workers to insert quantity = 1 and to get production quantities of 10 and 20, respectively, for "Washer A" and "Washer B".
In the management interface, 2 records were created - these share the same start and end time. Despite having a quantity of 1 inserted on the tablet for both washers, the records have produced quantities of 10 and 20.
Now that you have learned how to create and use machine components, you can also learn how to create maintenance orders for machine components. Check this article for additional details.
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