Production Template - Processes

Use this form to specify the production processes that are applied when this production template is used to generate work orders. You can list any number of production processes in each template.

If you intend to use a template and you are aware that an additional process will be needed, it can be applied independently in the Generate Contract Work Orders Wizard.

If you are aware that there will be a set process sequence that will be used a lot, utilising a series of prebuilt templates will be less time consuming than adding processes in each time you generate the Contract Work Orders.

The form is divided into two grids: the process list and the process/workstation time calculations. These are described in more detail below.

Process list

To add a process, either click or press the down-arrow in the Process column and select a process as shown below.

The other columns are automatically populated (see below) and the Process/Workstation Time Calculations grid is populated with one of the following:

§ For processes that do not require a workstation, the default location specified on the Production Process - Details form can be overridden. You can select a new location from the drop down menu under Location in the Process Timing Details column. See Locations for further information.

§ For processes that do require a workstation, the default workstation for the process which has been specified on the Production Process - Details form cannot be adjusted. the option under Location in the Process Timing Details column is not able to be selected. If the location needs to be changed it must be adjusted in the Production Process- Details form.

Column	Description
Process Number	This is the order in which the processes are carried out. For example, the processes for a mark item might be Cutting, Coping, Drilling.
Process	Select a production process.
Requires Workstation	Indicates whether the production process needs a workstation. This is set up on the Production Process - Details form and cannot be changed here.
Stage	Displays the production stage with which the process is associated on the Production Process - Details form. It cannot be changed here.

Process or workstation time calculations

When you select a process in the Process List above, the related location or workstation that is specified on the Production Process - Details form is listed here. You can add other locations or workstations and you can add projected timings for the selected process when it is carried out at the location or workstation.

To change a location:

Click the down-arrow in the Location column and select a location as shown below.

To add or change a workstation:

Click the down-arrow in the Workstation column and select a workstation as shown below.

To add projected timings:

If you are looking to move between processes when you are working on the specifics needed for this template remember to select a process using the blue boxes to the left of each record. This will select a process in the table at the top and populate the relevant details in the bottom table.

Column	Description
Location	A location associated to the facility that you selected on the Production Template - Details form.
Workstation	A workstation that can perform the selected process. This is specified by the rules that are set up on the Production Workstation - Rules form.
Time Unit	Select Minutes, Hours or Days.
Unit Time	Enter a unit time. This is the time (per unit) that the process will take.
Setup Time	Enter a setup time. This is any preparation time required before the process begin and is applied once for each process.
Quantity	Enter a quantity. This is the number of times per unit the process needs to be carried out.
Unit Type	Select a unit from the drop-down list. This is the measurement by which the size intervals are created. The options available are: Length, Weight, Area, Depth, Cross Sectional Area, Perimeter, Hole Diameter, Width, Flange Thickness, Web Thickness, and Each.
Size Interval	Enter a size interval. This is the interval at which (at each occurrence) another unit time and quantity will be added.
Up To Size	Enter a size. This is the upper limit for this computation. If the dimensions of the material exceed this limit, then the line is ignored.
Notes	When you have populated or make adjustments to the fields in the line, the Notes field displays a written summary of the timing calculation.