This activity is used to define a new tool group ID. When creating a tool group, you have the option to create and connect a tool/equipment to the group. Additionally, a resource group of type Tool/Equipment Group with Use in Manufacturing selected is created. This is a generic resource group that provides the ability to use the same tool group in more than one site, by connecting more sites to the same resource group. The resource group can be viewed by navigating to the Resource Details page.
Use the Manufacturing Tool Group page or Manufacturing Tool Groups page to view, add, or edit records of tool group IDs.
Tool group IDs can be linked to routings, standard operations or control plans to specify tool groups to use.
The tool group is a scheduling constraint if a finite shop order schedule is created using APB or MSO.
The tool group can be finite or infinite and has a connected calendar where its availability is defined.
This activity has the following prerequisites:
As a result of this activity:
Note: The tool group IDs with validity set to Hide or Block will not be displayed in the List of Values.