How does PLM work to find the next part number?
PLM software can easily generate the next part number in sequence, prevent conflicts with previously-issued part numbers, and find parts based on the number (if you happen to know it) and description and other attributes when you don’t.
How many characters does a part number need to be?
Any scheme longer than 7 characters: requires most users to write down, rather than simply remember, the part number for even brief use; and increases the likelihood of data-entry errors 3.
Do you have to use significance in part numbering?
Experts strongly recommend the use of short, numeric-only, non-significant item numbers. We have not found any modern authority that recommends using significance in part numbering. Here are some relevant comments from our PLM book list: Another important point about item numbers is that they should be as short as possible.
How are part characteristics included in part number scheme?
If you’re now wondering how part characteristics can be included in your part number, you’re thinking of a “significant” (“smart”, “intelligent”) part number scheme. Although significant numbering schemes are no longer considered good practice, we identify the risks and offer suggestions for avoiding some of the problems.
Where can I find the manufacturer part number?
Often, the best places to find specific parts are directly from the manufacturer or from eBay. However, manufacturers often don’t want to deal directly with consumers or they are reluctant to sell single parts, and eBay transactions sometimes leave buyers hanging with sketchy sellers and dud deals.
When do you need to know part numbers?
Once in a while there would be part numbers especially defined for the group. When the drawing was released to Document Control where it was archived. This would put the basic requirements for setting this part into motion. It would be available for manufacturing planning who would send it to purchasing.
Where do you put the MPN on a part number?
Add the MPN to the title and bullet points. If it has dashes in it from the manufacturer, list it with dashes and also without punctuation so it doesn’t trip up the buyer or the search. Show, as well as tell, your buyer that the part is undoubtedly the right one; include the MPN in one of your detailed photos of the part.
PLM software can easily generate the next part number in sequence, prevent conflicts with previously-issued part numbers, and find parts based on the number (if you happen to know it) and description and other attributes when you don’t.