OntologyA set of objects and the relationships between those objects. The relationships in an ontology can be represented with text or graphically.RelationshipA description of how things are connected or associated.
The association can be between: objects; an object and attributes; or attributes and values.Illustrated Parts Catalog Item (IPCI)Every tangible item used in building or maintaining a product. Every item is classified as one of the following types: Part, Assembly, Process-part, Tool, Jig, or Material.
- Every item in the catalog includes a unique ID.
- An item in the catalog is either an individual part, such as a screw, or a component.
- A component is constructed from two or more parts or components.
- When you work with an assembly procedure, the final product of that procedure is an IPCI.
- Every item in the catalog includes an illustration, either a picture or a drawing. This is important for visual verification of an item.
AttributeAn attribute describes a feature of an object. Some IPCIs include the attribute ‘consumable’ or ‘disposable’.ConsumableAn item with the attribute ‘consumable’ indicates that only a portion of the item is used in an assembly step.
Examples of consumable items include adhesive, tape, and cording.DisposableAn item with the attribute ‘disposable’ indicates that an item is discarded after use. Examples of disposable items include single-use gloves, shoe coverings, and clean room gowns.
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