PART TYPE
The Part Type section provides a classification system that defines the role and purpose of components within the manufacturing or supply chain process. This interface helps categorize parts based on their function, source, and usage through six predefined part types.
Part Type Categories
The system includes six predefined Part Types that serve specific roles in engineering, production, and inventory management:
| Part Type | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Part | PP | Components or materials procured from external suppliers |
| Sub-Assembly | SA | Intermediate assemblies that are part of a larger product |
| Field Replaceable Unit | FRU | Parts designed for easy replacement in the field |
| Tooling & Gauges | TG | Specialized tools or measuring instruments used in manufacturing |
| Finished Good | FG | The final product ready for sale or distribution |
| Phantom | Phantom | A virtual or non-physical grouping used for planning or assembly purposes |
Navigation
Follow these steps to access the Part Type interface:
- Navigate to the Engineering module from the main menu
- Under the Secondary Master section, select Part Type
The Part Type interface will display all predefined part types.
Viewing Part Types
Part Type Listing View
All six predefined part types are displayed in the Part Type table.
Actions
Each part type in the listing supports the following action:
View Part Type
Click the Eye icon in the Actions column to view complete Part Type details in read-only mode.
Toolbar Features
The Part Type interface includes the following toolbar features:
| Icon | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 📊 Export | Export to Excel | Download the part type data as an Excel spreadsheet |
| 🔍 Search | Search Input | Filter part types by entering keywords (searches across all columns) |
| 🔄 Refresh | Refresh Data | Reload the part type table to display the latest data |
| 🏠 Home | Navigate Home | Return to the application home page |
| ⬅️ Back | Go Back | Navigate to the previous page |
Note
The six Part Types are predefined and remain consistent throughout the system. New Part Types cannot be created, ensuring standardization across operations. These part types are read-only and cannot be edited or deleted.