Introduction to a Gang Job with Sheet Optimization
A "gang job" is designed to simplify the process of gathering folding sheets/assembly blocks/shapes from several gang parts. The gang job always uses one of the implemented multiple sheet optimizations. Gang job and sheet optimization are grouped in the "Ganging Optimization" work mode.
The elements/single jobs imported to a ganging optimization job are also known as "gang parts", the folders where these gang parts are found ready for import to a gang job are known as a "gang pool".
The results of sheet optimization differ according to the selected method. The following options are available:
•"Sheet Optimization without Layout Default"
•"Sheet Optimization with Layout Default"
•"Sheet Optimization for Packaging"
The "Gang & Sheet Optimizer" license is a requirement for using the gang job feature with automated sheet optimization.
Sheet optimization provides algorithms for the cost-effective placement of 1ups on one or more sheets. A considerable savings potential is often possible through optimization if you have different production quantities and 1up sizes.
The various cost data for sheet optimization can be set and saved in the job or in the resources. For more details, see Cost Data for Sheet Optimization.
This chapter describes the requirements for gang jobs, how to work with them and the kinds of sheet optimization as well as creating and editing gang jobs with Prinect Signa Station.
To create a gang job, the "Ganging Optimization" work mode must be enabled in the "Product Part" step in the workflow bar. The "Optimization" and "Results" steps that then appear are specific to the gang job.