A systematic and effective way to identify and track parts during your new product development (NPD) and product launch processes is to use a part numbering scheme.
In order to produce complex electrical devices, manufacturers must organize, track, and store hundreds, if not thousands, of pieces. Additionally, it might cost up to $15k to handle each new part introduced to a company’s library, according to an independent research by EMA Design Automation.
Because of this, selecting the best part numbering scheme for your parts is essential to the success of your manufacturing process.
Arena’s expertise collaborating with manufacturers has produced a range of part numbering strategies, both intelligent and non-intelligent. We have gained a lot of knowledge about the most recent ideas, potential difficulties, and recommended procedures for part numbering.
You may find out what factors to take into account when selecting the finest part numbering scheme for your company in Arena’s ebook, “Is Your Part Numbering Scheme Costing You Millions?” Additionally, you’ll discover how Arena PLM supports manufacturers across many industries and manages this crucial taxonomy.
Three primary part numbering methods are analyzed in the paper already mentioned:
Not Intelligent This method, which is also known as a “non-significant” technique, employs part numbers that reveal nothing about the part being represented. Regardless of the kind of part, non-intelligent part numbers are normally serial (pulled in numerical order). A resistor may be given the part number 416782 using this part numbering scheme. The part’s real definition and specifications are then documented separately from the part number.
Smart – This approach makes use of part numbers that include detailed information about the related part. A resistor part number may resemble RES-100-0003 under this sort of component numbering system. In this illustration, “RES” denotes a resistor, “100” denotes the resistance in ohms, and “0003” denotes a serialized suffix. The has intelligence built into it. creation of the part number.
Resistors are 30000-00, integrated circuits are 20000-00, and wires are 10000-00 in the semi-intelligent method. When using this component numbering system, the reader can typically identify the part but not its specifics.
It could be challenging to comprehend the effects of each selection if you’re just learning about these part numbering system possibilities now. You could even wonder why someone would choose a non-intelligent plan. But in reality, every plan presents a unique mix of values and difficulties. Choose the system that best fits your production procedures, taking into account everything from how you teach the personnel who access and issue numbers to how you handle information retrieval about components used throughout your product lines. Or maybe the motivating factor is choosing a part numbering system that melds well into your current system. Read more about some key considerations when selecting your Part numbering scheme.
The item and BOM management systems from Arena can accommodate a wide range of part numbering schemes thanks to their flexibility. When you get started, you may either transfer your current component numbering scheme or create a new one. In BOMControl, part numbering systems can be specified for a category or subcategory and can take a variety of forms, from the most straightforward to the most complicated. Part numbers may be formatted with delimiters, spaces, dashes, and other characters. They may also contain letters or integers. Therefore, Arena has you covered no matter which component numbering scheme you decided is ideal for your company.
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