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Running CMM and programming (on different computers)

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At my job we have 5 CMM's, 2 programmers/operators, and 1 guy that does manual measurements and very simple CMM parts (operator, not programmer). Of the 2 of us that program, I am the better and faster programmer (not ego speaking, just facts and what my boss relays to me). Because of that I am being given the bigger and most complex parts to program which pulls me away from the running parts for decent amounts of time. My boss brought me the idea of setting up an offline DMIS programming station next to the CMM that I primarily run so I can keep the CMM running while programming.
The question is, have any of you had experience programming and running two different parts at the same time (on different computers obviously) and how well did/does it work for you?

My concern is getting my mind into one part then having to switch gears to another part and back and forth and so on. I like the idea but I don't want to miss anything on either part because I was doing too much at one time.

Thoughts, opinions, is it Friday yet???
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  • This is what I'd coin as workload balancing. In my last role I was in the same boat. I was expected to maintain zero backlog in receiving inspection, yet also expected to program new measurement routines for the whole department. Hindsight is great in this case, lol.

    If I were you, I'd ask your boss how he/she would like for you to manage priorities when they clash. Get it in writing to CYA.
    There's a few options, and depending on the boss, some might be better than others:
    1: Maintain FIFO (first in first out) or production line demands first at all costs. Give you the freedom to determine which task/job is a higher priority.
    2: at instance of priority clash, defer to boss for him/her to decide (micro-manager)
    3: Always prioritize product that already has a routine, regardless of effort necessary.
    4: Always prioritize offline programming, delegate or let boss delegate the existing product inspection efforts to others.
    5: Some variant of above, but if boss essentially starts making you delegate work to your peers, ask for an official lead role.
  • in reply to louisd
    Anyone and everyone don't take above post lightly ^^^^ (not the comment) kudos to you for multi tasking and being a go getter... but simply without order it's chaos for both parties!

    If you're programming when the part comes in for FAI you're already about a week behind. Tell your boss to look at gainings instead or savings, hire an operator and make you the dedicated offline programmer. Respectfully and with a smile of course!
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  • in reply to louisd
    Anyone and everyone don't take above post lightly ^^^^ (not the comment) kudos to you for multi tasking and being a go getter... but simply without order it's chaos for both parties!

    If you're programming when the part comes in for FAI you're already about a week behind. Tell your boss to look at gainings instead or savings, hire an operator and make you the dedicated offline programmer. Respectfully and with a smile of course!
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