Advantages of Coding System

The major advantages of well designed coding and classification system for group technology are given below:

• It facilitates the formation of machine cells and part families.
• It reduces design duplication.
• It facilitates NC part programming.
• It helps better utilisation of machine tool, cutting tool fixtures and man power.
• It helps in rationalisation and improvement in tool design.
• It gives reliable spare parts utilisation.
• It facilitates accurate estimation of spare part requirement and logical decision on procurement.
• It aids maintenance planning and scheduling procedure.
• It facilitates quick retrieval of spare parts and their designs, drawings and process plans.