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- 3D Printing Job Manager
- Who it's for
- Prototyping workshops
Prototyping workshops
A prototyping workshop needs a reliable record of what was printed and what happened to the resulting parts. A model attachment, material selection and layer height belong with the build that used them. The work order's production intervals and each build's finishing results help the team discuss the next attempt using recorded evidence.
How 3D Printing Job Manager is set up for you
Recognizable model files
Agree file naming before the first pilot so an operator can identify the intended part and revision. Keep the attachment beside the build's printer and material settings.
Visible failed runs
Record Failed when a run fails and capture good and scrap quantities in the production evidence. Keep a replacement run distinguishable when the team compares results.
Finishing observations
Use the result on the assigned finishing step to explain what the next person should examine. Link that step to the build whose parts are being handled.
Review ownership
Have the Quality Reviewer inspect the production and finishing evidence, with the Production Planner maintaining lot disposition and work-order completion.
A prototyping workshop needs a reliable record of what was printed and what happened to the resulting parts. A model attachment, material selection and layer height belong with the build that used them. The work order's production intervals and each build's finishing results help the team discuss the next attempt using recorded evidence.
Choose a prototype enclosure that requires support removal and sanding. Record its customer request and use a separate work order for each pilot attempt. Link that attempt's build, production intervals and produced lot to its work order. Plan the printer window and attach the model to the build. Follow the run through Cooling and post-processing, then ask another operator to locate the appropriate finishing work from the build record.
Include a failed attempt and a held lot in the rehearsal. The team should be able to explain which material issue belongs to the work order, which work order and build identify the attempt under review and what the finishing result says. Agree the connection to CAD and slicing tools as a separate setup choice. Use the pilot to settle file naming and handoff language before extending the process to more experimental parts.
Review [Print builds](/3d-printing-job-manager/modules/print-builds) and [printing, finishing and review](/3d-printing-job-manager/processes/print-to-review) with the workshop team.
Features to start with
Materials
Trace material issues to the work order and lot, with a single stock effect for posting or reversal.
Print builds
Keep the model file, printer, material and build state together throughout the print run.
Production evidence
Record operator intervals, good units and scrap before work enters quality review.
Roles on the team
- Production Operator
- Captures assigned production work and evidence.
- Production Planner
- Owns production setup, planning and assigned operational work.
- Quality Reviewer
- Reviews evidence and authorizes eligible domain outcomes.
- Admin
- Maintains access and the personnel links needed to attribute production work.
Set up 3D Printing Job Manager your way.
Start free, then use Proto to change fields, steps and approvals before your team goes live.