ERP for Machine Tools & Special Purpose Machines

Machine tool plants combine long-cycle ETO assemblies, precision machining, bought-out controls, and commissioning. FOS connects engineering BOMs, floor execution, and project costing on one platform.

Revision control on BOMs and effectivity dates ensures shop builds the correct structure per order. Pending changes flag open work orders before wrong parts are machined.

Critical bought-out spindles, drives, and controls carry extended lead times in MRP. Early PO placement aligns with base frame fabrication milestones.

Routings include assembly, trial, FAT, and paint with hold points for quality sign-off. Customer witness inspections can be recorded before dispatch.

Labour reporting on operations accumulates actual hours against estimates. Project managers compare standard vs actual for future quoting accuracy.

Spare BOMs and service orders manage aftermarket parts separately from new machine backlog. Serial-linked history supports field service and warranty claims.

Casting and heat treatment steps as subcontract operations track material and return dates. Machining in-house starts only when castings are available and approved.

Project dashboards show WIP, material readiness, and milestone dates per machine serial. Management allocates bottleneck machining capacity across orders.

Sub-assemblies for panels and cabling appear as sub-BOMs with their own routings. Final integration sequence ensures controls are tested before customer dispatch.

Both modes work: one-off custom machines use order-specific BOMs; series builders use standard structures with option variants. Same modules scale across product lines.