Implementation of manual process planning methodology for production

Abstract

Process Planning is the technique of setting a sequence of operations for converting the raw material into finished product. In this paper, method of manual process planning has been described briefly and the focus is kept on the Batch Production. In small scale and medium scale industries, this technique of process planning is not implemented. A case study of aerospace parts manufacturing company has been discussed. This paper recommends the necessary action related with process planning which should be taken by the company. The sequence of operations performed there depends on the skills of the worker, availability of machines and time available which has nothing to do with the proper utilization of facility available. With the prior knowledge of Process Planning in production and various of its relative factors like machining, management of idle time of machines and cost estimation can be done effectively. By giving keen attention on the selection of machining facility, tools and jigs and fixtures, complex operations are carried out efficiently. This paper also discusses about the perfect utilization of available facility and provides recommendations for reducing the unnecessary time involved in setup time.