Plans by Operation
In this article we will learn how to create and manage Plans by Operation for complex manufacturing processes.
This approach allows engineers to work independently on their assigned operations, manage extensive drawing packages efficiently, and maintain clear ownership of specific manufacturing steps while preserving visibility across the entire production workflow.
Important Note: Enabling Plans by Operation is a configurable setting that requires assistance from a 1factory representative. If your organization is interested in this feature, please reach out to your 1factory representative or email support@1factory.com for further assistance.
Step 1: Access Manufacturing Plans
Navigate to the Manufacturing Plans module from the main menu to begin creating your operation-specific plan.
Step 2: Create a New Plan
Click the New Plan button in the upper left corner to initiate the plan creation process.
Step 3: Configure Part Master and Operation
Within the plan creation slide-out:
- Select an existing Part Master from the dropdown (or create a new one if needed)
- Input the specific operation number this plan will cover
Enter any additional required fields such as revision level and description
Important Note: Once you click Go to create the plan, the operation cannot be changed. Please verify you've selected the correct operation before proceeding.
Step 4: Complete Plan Details
After creating the plan, you can:
- Upload drawings and specifications specific to this operation
- Define quality requirements
- Add work instructions
Set up inspection criteria
Once all details are entered, release the plan for production use.
Step 5: Navigate to Manufacturing Inspection
To see how Plans by Operation integrates with your inspection workflow, go to the Manufacturing Inspection module.
Step 6: Create Operation-Specific Inspections
Click New Inspection to begin. In the part number dropdown, you'll now see entries displayed in the format: [Part Number]-[Revision]-[Operation], making it easy to select the correct operation-specific plan for inspection.
This enhancement ensures that inspection data is properly associated with the specific operation being performed, improving traceability and quality control.
If you have any questions about implementing Plans by Operation, please contact your 1factory representative or email support@1factory.com.