Modeling Setup/Changeover Downtimes

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Modeling Setup/Changeover Downtimes

Activities that process multiple entity types may require that an equipment setup or changeover is performed when changing over from one entity type to another.

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Solution

In the activity dialog, click on the Setup tab.
For each entity type requiring a new setup, create a setup record. If all entities have the same setup time, select All as the entity type.
Complete the rest of the data for the setup.

Example

A milling machine is used to mill two different parts with different patterns and tooling requirements. Part A requires a 2 minute setup while Part B requires a 3 minute setup.

Solution

The Setup tab shows the two records which define the setup for the Milling activity.