Automation Software Build Load

The Automation 8000 NT control systems software allows processing of individual loads that is easily tracked through the "Build Load" section. The automation software can be configured to allow the tracking of flight bars, racks and/or barrels, loads, groups of lots, and individual lots of parts.

Each flight bar, rack, and/or barrel is assigned a unique number, allowing it to be tracked by the automation software. Whenever a flight bar (or rack or barrel) is used in the line, the parts placed on it are assigned a unique run number. The control systems software offers the ability to assign a customer work order for the load. This allows a specific work order, consisting of a "lot" of parts, to be traced to a specific rack.

The software operator must also enter his name and badge number (optional). This can be typed manually, or automatically entered through an optional bar code system. The software operator who processed the load will then be traced to the specific parts processed. The sequence used for the load is also chosen from a drop-down menu in the control systems automation software.

Separate "lots" of parts can be processed and tracked in the same load. In the above example, up to live separate parts can be processed, all with complete traceability.