🏭 WorkStations

WorkStations represent the physical machines, stations, or production areas used during fabrication.
Each workstation is linked to a Production Stage and is essential for:

Tracking productivity

Assigning tasks to operators

Measuring capacity and throughput

Building accurate production routes

Fabritec allows you to add, edit, and configure workstations so that they align perfectly with your factory layout and workflow.

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WorkStations Page Overview

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The WorkStations page lists all machines and work areas, showing:

Code

Name

Status (Running / Offline)

Type (MachineDriven, LaborDriven, MachineAndLaborDriven)

Default Production Stage

Actions (edit/delete)

You can export the full workstation list using Excel Export or PDF Export.

➕ Add a New WorkStation

Click + Add WorkStation to open the creation form.

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You will configure the following fields:

1️⃣ Code (Required)

A unique identifier for the workstation.

Examples:

11 (CNC Plasma Cutting Machine)

41 (MIG/MAG Welding Station)

2️⃣ Name (Required)

Give the workstation a clear, descriptive name.

Examples:

CNC Plasma Cutting Machine

Pipe Bending Machine

Galvanizing Bath

3️⃣ Default Production Stage (Required)

Select the stage that normally takes place at this workstation.

Examples from the dropdown:

Cutting

Bending

Rolling

Welding

Galvanizing

Painting

Auto Welding

Cold Forming

This ensures items are routed to the correct station during tracking.

4️⃣ Type (Required)

Defines how the workstation operates:

MachineDriven

Used when the workstation is operated primarily by machines.
Examples:

Laser Cutting Machine

Rolling Machine

LaborDriven

Used for fully manual workstations.
Examples:

Grinding table

Manual painting booth

MachineAndLaborDriven

Used when both operator effort and machine capacity contribute.

5️⃣ Stream Type (Required)

Defines how the workstation processes items.

Single

One item is processed at a time.
Common for: cutting, welding, drilling.

Continuous

Items move continuously through the station.
Common for: painting lines, conveyor systems.

6️⃣ Capacity Type (Required)

This determines the unit of measurement used for workstation capacity.

Options include:

Weight

Area

Length

Quantity

Volume

7️⃣ Capacity / hr (Required)

Enter the maximum expected output this station can handle per hour.

Examples:

Weight (kg/hr)

Length (m/hr)

Quantity (pcs/hr)

8️⃣ Unit (Required)

The specific measurement unit for the selected capacity type.

Examples:

kg

g

t

m

cm

pcs

9️⃣ Description (Optional)

Add more details if needed, such as:

Material limitations

Operating instructions

Safety notes

Machine type/model

🛠 Actions: Edit or Delete

Each workstation includes:

✏️ Edit — update any workstation details

🗑️ Delete — remove the workstation from Fabritec

(You cannot delete a workstation that is already used in production routes or tracking.)

🧩 How WorkStations Integrate with Fabritec

🔗 Routing

Workstations execute the stages defined in routes.

👷 Labours

Labour groups are assigned to specific stations.

📊 Dashboards

Workstation data is used in load planning, utilization, and performance reporting.

🏭 Tracking

Operators record progress at the workstation where the item is processed.

⭐ Best Practices

Use clear codes (e.g., 11 = cutting line, 41 = welding station).

Assign accurate capacity values for better planning and scheduling.

Keep workstation names consistent with factory signage.

Use Continuous stream type only for stations designed for automatic flow.

Group workstations logically by production stage.

🎯 Example WorkStation Configurations

CNC Plasma Cutting Machine

Code: 11

Default Stage: Cutting

Type: MachineDriven

Stream Type: Single

Capacity / hr: 3500 mm

Unit: mm

MIG/MAG Welding Station

Code: 41

Default Stage: Welding

Type: LaborDriven

Stream Type: Single

Capacity / hr: 120 kg

Unit: kg

Production Stages – Steps performed by each workstation

Routes – How workstations are used inside workflows

Labours – Assigning people to stations

Shifts – Scheduling workers around workstation availability

WorkStations

🏭 WorkStations#

➕ Add a New WorkStation#

1️⃣ Code (Required)#

2️⃣ Name (Required)#

3️⃣ Default Production Stage (Required)#

4️⃣ Type (Required)#

MachineDriven#

LaborDriven#

MachineAndLaborDriven#

5️⃣ Stream Type (Required)#

Single#

Continuous#

6️⃣ Capacity Type (Required)#

7️⃣ Capacity / hr (Required)#

8️⃣ Unit (Required)#

9️⃣ Description (Optional)#

🛠 Actions: Edit or Delete#

🧩 How WorkStations Integrate with Fabritec#

🔗 Routing#

👷 Labours#

📊 Dashboards#

🏭 Tracking#

⭐ Best Practices#

🎯 Example WorkStation Configurations#

CNC Plasma Cutting Machine#

MIG/MAG Welding Station#

🔗 Related Articles#

🏭 WorkStations

➕ Add a New WorkStation

1️⃣ Code (Required)

2️⃣ Name (Required)

3️⃣ Default Production Stage (Required)

4️⃣ Type (Required)

MachineDriven

LaborDriven

MachineAndLaborDriven

5️⃣ Stream Type (Required)

Single

Continuous

6️⃣ Capacity Type (Required)

7️⃣ Capacity / hr (Required)

8️⃣ Unit (Required)

9️⃣ Description (Optional)

🛠 Actions: Edit or Delete

🧩 How WorkStations Integrate with Fabritec

🔗 Routing

👷 Labours

📊 Dashboards

🏭 Tracking

⭐ Best Practices

🎯 Example WorkStation Configurations

CNC Plasma Cutting Machine

MIG/MAG Welding Station

🔗 Related Articles