process-planning

# Manufacturing Process Planning Skill ## Purpose The Manufacturing Process Planning skill provides capabilities for developing comprehensive manufacturing process plans including operation sequencing, work instructions, and quality controls for mechanical component production. ## Capabilities - Operation sequence development - Machine and tooling selection - Cycle time estimation - Inspection point specification - Work instruction creation - Process FMEA development - Control plan generation - Cost estimation and optimization ## Usage Guidelines ### Process Planning Framework #### Information Gathering 1. **Design Requirements** - Part drawing and model - Material specification - Tolerance requirements - Surface finish requirements - Special requirements (certifications, traceability) 2. **Production Requirements** - Annual volume - Lot sizes - Lead time requirements - Budget constraints 3. **Available Resources** - Machine capabilities - Tooling inventory - Skilled labor - Quality equipment ### Operation Sequencing #### Sequence Development Principles ``` General sequence: 1. Raw material preparation 2. Primary forming/roughing 3. Secondary operations 4. Finishing operations 5. Heat treatment (if required) 6. Final machining (post-heat treat) 7. Surface treatment/coating 8. Final inspection 9. Packaging ``` #### Operation Selection Matrix | Feature | Possible Operations | Selection Criteria | |---------|-----------------...