Defining Operation Position in Relation to a Resource

You can define the positioning of parts relative to a resource for a given operation using Define Position.

Before you begin: You need to set up the resources and layout using capabilities available in Plant Layout Design & Equipment Allocation.
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Systems Simulation
  1. Load your session content and start Process Planning.
    In this example, the content comprises a Manufacturing Assembly on which there are associated parts (a cylinder and a prism). The item is assigned to operations (one for loading the cylinder, the other for loading the prism). Each part is realized by an operation.

    The parts are positioned with respect to a Robot resource.



  2. Right-click the Loading Cylinder operation and select Define Position.

    The Define Position dialog box appears. The cylinder and prism parts are displayed in their defined position.

  3. Move the cylinder and prism parts to the required position using the robot handle.


  4. Select the Robot resource in the dialog box and click OK.
  5. Check in resource used for positioning in the Manufacturing Gantt Chart.

    The two operations are sequenced with a time constraint.



  6. Simulate the first operation (loading the cylinder).


    Simulate the second operation (loading the prism).