WorkStations represent the physical machines, stations, or production areas used during fabrication.
Each workstation is linked to a Production Stage and is essential for:Assigning tasks to operators
Measuring capacity and throughput
Building accurate production routes
WorkStations Page Overview
Status (Running / Offline)
Type (MachineDriven, LaborDriven, MachineAndLaborDriven)
➕ Add a New WorkStation#
Click + Add WorkStation to open the creation form.You will configure the following fields:
Code (Required)#
A unique identifier for the workstation.11 (CNC Plasma Cutting Machine)
41 (MIG/MAG Welding Station)
Name (Required)#
Give the workstation a clear, descriptive name.CNC Plasma Cutting Machine
Default Production Stage (Required)#
Select the stage that normally takes place at this workstation.Examples from the dropdown:This ensures items are routed to the correct station during tracking.
Type (Required)#
Defines how the workstation operates:MachineDriven#
Used when the workstation is operated primarily by machines.
Examples:LaborDriven#
Used for fully manual workstations.
Examples:MachineAndLaborDriven#
Used when both operator effort and machine capacity contribute.
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.
Capacity Type (Required)#
This determines the unit of measurement used for workstation capacity.
Capacity / hr (Required)#
Enter the maximum expected output this station can handle per hour.
Unit (Required)#
The specific measurement unit for the selected capacity type.
Description (Optional)#
Add more details if needed, such as:
🛠 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#
1.
Use clear codes (e.g., 11 = cutting line, 41 = welding station).
2.
Assign accurate capacity values for better planning and scheduling.
3.
Keep workstation names consistent with factory signage.
4.
Use Continuous stream type only for stations designed for automatic flow.
5.
Group workstations logically by production stage.
🎯 Example WorkStation Configurations#
CNC Plasma Cutting Machine#
MIG/MAG Welding Station#
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