Mechanical production function
Design of machining routines

In the manufacturing industry, the mechanical production function is a major factor in determining the company's economic performance. The structure of an industrial company can be described schematically by the following organization chart (figure 1), which shows the main functions contributing to the operation of an industrial unit:

• general management responsible for long-term planning, financial policies, personnel, marketing, etc. ;

• the design office responsible for new product designs and detailed projects;

• General manufacturing management, including production management (scheduling), maintenance, inventory and work-in-process management, and production preparation or methods office;

• the BM methods office, which selects mechanical...