Default Production Values

Use the Production Defaults tab to set the default production and manufacturing input values for new components:

You can set the defaults for:

  • Scenario Name: Name for the scenario. The aP Design default name is Initial.

  • Process Group: the Manufacturing process used to make the component.

  • Digital Factory: the aPriori Design Virtual Production Environment.

  • Material Catalog: the catalog to select the material that the component is made from.

  • Material: the material that the component is made from.

    Note: This setting is available only if an option is selected for the Material Catalog setting.

  • Annual Volume: the number of components made per year, specified as an integer.

  • Prod. Life (years): Number of years the component is manufactured.

  • Batch Size: Typical number of components produced in one month. The options are:

    • Auto: aP Design calculates batch size as 1/12 of the value specified by the Annual Volume setting.

    • Manual: Specify the Batch Size as an integer in the data field.