Manual Load GCD-level Options

The Manual Load operation provides the following GCD-level options:

Base Load Time

This is the time it takes to pick one non-molded subcomponent of a part and place into the mold or onto an action mechanism. By default, load time is looked up by part weight and load method (see Select Insert Loading Method) in the lookup table tblComponentLoadTime. For Manual Load, this base load time is adjusted based on any special handling and/or insertion difficulties. See Insert Load Time.

With this setup option, users can override the default on a per-subcomponent basis and specify the base load time explicitly.

Load Time Multiplier for Handling Difficulties

This is a factor that accounts for any special handling difficulties, such as those caused by component nesting, stickiness, or fragility.

By default, no special handling difficulties are assumed; that is, this factor is 1, by default. See Insert Load Time.

With this setup option, users can override the default on a per-subcomponent basis, and do one of the following:

  • Set the factor to a standard value (specified by the cost model variable handlingMuliplier--1.15 in starting point Digital Factories).

  • Specify the factor explicitly.

Load Time Multiplier for Insertion Difficulties

This is a factor that accounts for any special insertion difficulties, for example, difficulties with alignment and positioning due to obstructed access, obstructed vision, or lack-of-alignment features such as chamfers and lead-ins.

By default, no special insertion difficulties are assumed; that is, this factor is 1, by default. See Insert Load Time.

With this setup option, users can override the default on a per-subcomponent basis, and do one of the following:

  • Set the factor to a standard value (specified by the cost model variable handlingMuliplier--1.15 in starting point Digital Factories).

  • Specify the factor explicitly.