Working with Manufacturing Operations
Operations represent the steps that are executed when producing, maintaining, inspecting, or repairing parts or products. Operations are breakdown elements of a process plan which typically have a defined time associated with them and can be composed of individuals steps. Operations within a process plan are assigned a label that identifies the order in which they must be executed on the shop floor.
Each operation:
• Specifies the amount of time required to complete the operation (for example, to set-up the machine).
• Specifies the parts that are assembled in that operation.
• Specifies the resources required (machines, tooling, materials).
• Specifies the skills required.
• Has a detailed set of instructions for the shop floor operator.
• Has a single work center assigned to them.
• Can have a single illustration.
Operation Subtypes
The two main subtypes of operation are: