Operations
Work Orders
Build controlled shop travelers from work orders, preserve routing memory for repeat work, and print the packet operators actually need.
Released jobs
23
11 active on the floor
At inspection
5
QMS work center active
On hold
2
Quality disposition required
Traveler builder
A traveler should be assembled from controlled sections, not typed from scratch every job.
Controlled header
WO-2234 / VBK-22 Rev C / Rev C.2
Routing pages
4 operations with move rules
Material trace
6061-T651 aluminum bar / Heat H-7720
Tooling and gages
3 required tools and fixtures
QMS release gates
4 linked checks
Print package
5 controlled print outputs
Operation routing pages
Each operation carries work instructions, tools, inspection triggers, move rules, and signoffs.
| Op | Work Center | Instruction | Setup | Run | Inspection | Move Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | VMC-1 Setup, fixture, and first piece | Load FIX-VBK22, verify datum stops, prove program VMC-VBK22-C, machine first piece only, then hold for FAI. | 3.5h | 0.20h/ea | FAI required before Op 20 | Hold after first piece until QMS FAI accepted |
| 20 | VMC-1 Rough and finish machine | Run remaining pieces after FAI release. Check port depth every 5 pieces and log tool replacement at piece 18. | 0.5h | 0.22h/ea | In-process depth check | Move accepted quantity to deburr, hold nonconforming pieces |
| 30 | Deburr Deburr, clean, edge break | Break all edges 0.005-0.015, clean ports, protect sealing faces, and note any rework on the hold line. | 0.2h | 0.08h/ea | Visual edge and cleanliness check | Move clean accepted parts to final inspection |
| 40 | Inspection Final inspection and CoC release | Complete final inspection plan, attach material cert, review FAI result, and release CoC packet before shipping. | 0.5h | 0.08h/ea | GaugeFlow QMS final inspection | Shipment blocked until final inspection and CoC are released |
Controlled shop traveler
WO-2234 / TRV-2234
Released for production / VMC aluminum production traveler
TRV2234-WO2234-VBK22C
Revision
Rev C.2
Sales Order
SO-1048
Customer PO
PO-AAX-7718
Due
May 08
Customer
Apex Aerospace
Program
Valve body kit / flight test build
Part / Drawing
VBK-22 Rev C / DWG-VBK-22-C
Quantity
25 released / 2 setup pieces
Material
6061-T651 aluminum bar
Heat Lot
H-7720
QMS Plan
FAI-091 and final inspection plan
Released
May 01 by M. Alvarez
Critical traveler rules
Operation pages
Operation
10
Work center
VMC-1
Setup, fixture, and first piece
Planned time
Setup 3.5h / Run 0.20h/ea
25 ea
Work instruction
Load FIX-VBK22, verify datum stops, prove program VMC-VBK22-C, machine first piece only, then hold for FAI.
Required tooling
FIX-VBK22, TOOLKIT-VMC-AL
Inspection trigger
FAI required before Op 20
Move rule
Hold after first piece until QMS FAI accepted
Floor signoff
Start time
End time
Qty good
Qty scrap
Operator initials
Operator + lead
Operation
20
Work center
VMC-1
Rough and finish machine
Planned time
Setup 0.5h / Run 0.22h/ea
24 ea after FAI
Work instruction
Run remaining pieces after FAI release. Check port depth every 5 pieces and log tool replacement at piece 18.
Required tooling
GAGE-142, TOOLKIT-VMC-AL
Inspection trigger
In-process depth check
Move rule
Move accepted quantity to deburr, hold nonconforming pieces
Floor signoff
Start time
End time
Qty good
Qty scrap
Operator initials
Operator
Operation
30
Work center
Deburr
Deburr, clean, edge break
Planned time
Setup 0.2h / Run 0.08h/ea
25 ea
Work instruction
Break all edges 0.005-0.015, clean ports, protect sealing faces, and note any rework on the hold line.
Required tooling
Deburr kit D-AL-02
Inspection trigger
Visual edge and cleanliness check
Move rule
Move clean accepted parts to final inspection
Floor signoff
Start time
End time
Qty good
Qty scrap
Operator initials
Operator
Operation
40
Work center
Inspection
Final inspection and CoC release
Planned time
Setup 0.5h / Run 0.08h/ea
25 ea
Work instruction
Complete final inspection plan, attach material cert, review FAI result, and release CoC packet before shipping.
Required tooling
GAGE-142, CMM program CMM-VBK22-C
Inspection trigger
GaugeFlow QMS final inspection
Move rule
Shipment blocked until final inspection and CoC are released
Floor signoff
Start time
End time
Qty good
Qty scrap
Operator initials
Quality
Material and lot trace
| Item | Lot | Cert | Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061-T651 aluminum bar | H-7720 | CERT-6061-7720 | Cert attached before release | Approved |
| Coolant concentration | CC-0501 | SHOP-LOG | Verify before first piece | Open |
Tooling and gages
FIX-VBK22 / Valve body soft jaw fixture
Tool crib A-12 / Use Rev B datum stops
GAGE-142 / Port depth gage
Inspection / Calibration due Jun 12
TOOLKIT-VMC-AL / Aluminum rough/finish kit
VMC-1 cart / Replace 1/4 end mill after 18 pieces
QMS release checklist
FAI
FAI-091
After Op 10 first piece
Owner: Quality
In-process check
IP-DEPTH-22
Every 5 pieces during Op 20
Owner: Operator
Final inspection
FIN-VBK22-C
Before shipment release
Owner: Quality
Certificate of conformance
COC-SO1048
Before packing slip
Owner: Quality
Revision history
Rev C.2
May 01
Added FAI hold after Op 10 and CoC block before packing slip
By M. Alvarez
Rev C.1
Apr 28
Updated fixture note for Rev B datum stops
By T. Nguyen
Rev C.0
Apr 25
Released traveler from quote routing
By M. Alvarez
Traveler memory
Repeat work should start from the last approved traveler template, then create a new controlled revision for this job.
VMC aluminum production traveler
TPL-VMC-ALUM-001
Routing steps, setup notes, tooling kit, inspection gates, label defaults
Titanium turning traveler
TPL-TURN-TI-002
Material heat-lot checks, in-process dimensions, deburr notes, cert packet rules
MRB rework traveler
TPL-REWORK-003
NCR reference, rework approval, reinspection gate, hold-cage movement
Print package
Traveler cover sheet
8.5 x 11 / 1 copies
Operation pages
8.5 x 11 / 4 copies
Material cert cover
8.5 x 11 / 1 copies
Move tickets
4 x 2 / 4 copies
QMS release checklist
8.5 x 11 / 1 copies