Adding a Part
Click Add Part in the upper right hand corner, to create a new part with all required specifications including general information
Tooling and supplies
There are three indicated fields to fill out before proceeding
Initial Cost: A one-time tooling/setup charge (e.g., custom fixture, die, mold) not spread across units—charged fully on the first order.
Recurring Cost Per Part: The cost of expendable tooling per part and outsourced services (e.g., cutter wear, inserts, finishing (paint), hardware, deburring discs, other supplies needed to complete the part)
Tooling Description: Briefly describe the tooling or supply and why it’s required for this part. This helps ensure pricing accuracy and consistency on future quotes and reorders.
Material
This section allows you to choose the materials for each part
Select the materials needed for your part
Enter a yield size
Once entered, Click Add
You can add as many materials as needed
Operations
This section allows you to add operations that go into making each part
Select the operation that is needed to make the part
Under each operation, fill out the respected areas
Click Add Operation
Routing Box indicates the sequence of operations your part goes through. You can drag to reorder the sequence if needed
Note: There are two types of views for each operation
Simple View
Advanced View
Files
This section allows you to attach any part files
Processing time
There are three fields that indicate the time it takes to process your part
Pre Processing (hours): Time required before main production starts in working hours (e.g., material sawing, incoming inspection, material delivery time).
Between Processing Wait (hours): Expected idle time between operations in working hours (e.g., laser to brake queue delay).
Post Processing (hours): Time for secondary processes in working hours (e.g., deburring, washing, packaging).
Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). Each section must be completed before the part can be fully saved.
Required Fields Overview
Key required inputs include:
Part Number, Description, Customer, and Complexity Ranking
Initial and recurring tooling costs
Material selection
Operations and routing sequence
Processing time values
File attachments (drawings, specs, etc.)
Marking Sections as “Completed”
Each section is automatically marked Completed once all required fields are filled out. This helps track setup progress and ensures the part is RFQ-ready.
Automatic Part Creation (Customer RFQ)
New parts are automatically created when a customer submits an RFQ for a part that does not already exist in Parts Portal.
Importing Parts in Bulk
Click Import+ on the Parts dashboard to upload multiple parts at once via CSV.
Download the provided Excel template
Complete all required fields
Upload the file to create parts in bulk
All imported parts will automatically be marked Completed upon upload.
Instant Part Status
Newly added or imported parts are immediately assigned a status (such as Active) and are available for quoting and RFQs once completed.