Multipliers are a factor that determines the time of an operation.
Let’s discover what a multiplier is with examples.
1. In this example, the multiplier for the “Run Time” and “Setup” calculators for a bend operation by default is 1. The time and cost of the operation is calculated by multiplying each calculator by multiplier.
2. Editing the multiplier increases the time associated with the operation, thus increasing the cost.
3. In this example, a laser “Per Sheet” calculator multiplier reflects the total number of sheets needed to complete a nest.
4. In this example, a grind “Run Time” calculator multiplier is dependent upon material grade and quantity of a part.
Automate a multiplier to consider factors such as additional operators with operation rules.
Let’s explore how.
1. Create an operation rule. Select “Rules” from “Production” settings.
2. Select “Operation Rules” from the navigation menu.
3. Input the name and description of the operation. In this example, the name is “Heavy Part Rule,” and the description is “additional operator.” Finally, choose “multiplier” as the property.
4. The “Result” input for this example is 1. It is the default multiplier that will be changed based on the rule.
5. Input 2 as the result of the rule. This is the value that will replace the default multiplier result based on a condition of the rule.
6. Enter the expression or condition of the rule. In this example, any part over 35lbs must have an additional operator. Input “item.UnitTrueWeight>35.” Select “Create.”
7. Apply the rule to an operation calculator. In this example we will apply this rule to the bending setup calculator. Select “Save.”
8. When the bending operation is applied to a quote, units weighing over 35lbs will increase the multiplier from 1 to 2.