Hi Jim You really got my attention when you said we are trying to make your process better. 1. Would advise against using the mfg p/n as your p/n. Logical storage and retrieval of p/n originating from different places will be continuous headache. How will you store resistor CRW0805102JRT1 with conn p/n 102393-8 (amp). (what happens when two mfg have the same p/n)? 2. If you feel you must have a smart numbering system . . . No matter how many categories you plan for . . . there are always those that will not fit . . . My opinion - not worth the time and money, too much maintenance. I believe if you assign your own p/n you will be better off. The trick is p/n DESCRIPTIONS (Res 10K 5% 0805) Sort by p/n description gives all res, conn, cap, etc. etc. etc. If you can make the p/n descriptions CONSISTENT YOUR HANDLING COSTS WILL BE LESS ! ! ! Doesn't matter what the p/n is if all p/n descriptions follow convention you will find yourself way out in front of the competition. If you have any competition. Good Luck MKeel San Diego -----Original Message----- From: West, Jim [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 4:22 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Part numbering system Hi Everyone, We are in the process of bettering our part numbering system. I was wanting to know how everyone out there handles their numbering and description fields. Example: part number CRCW0805102JRT1 would equal - 0805, 1Kohm, 5%, paper tape. I believe the manufacturers number should be used for the part number, but how do we describe this so that anyone can find this part if they are needing a 0805, 1K, 5% resistor? Just wanting to see how everyone does this with any of their parts. Do you use the manufactures part number or create your own? How do you describe you part for ease of retrieval? Any response would be greatly appreciated! Jim West Manufacturing Engineer ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Gayatri Sardeshpande at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5365 ############################################################## ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Gayatri Sardeshpande at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5365 ##############################################################