A Standard Part is an Item specialized for a standardized or commonly reused part. It lets the team maintain one engineering definition for a component used in several product structures.
When to use it
- Use it for reusable standard components such as a common fastener.
- Use it when the same controlled part definition should be referenced by multiple assemblies.
Key information
- Inherited item identity: item number, name, description, and classification.
- Selection context: unit of measure, material, and make or buy information.
- Managed control: revision, state, owner, and workspace.
Common relationships
- Subitem connects the same Standard Part definition to each assembly that uses it.
- Item – Document links the standard or supporting specification.
- Supplier associates the item with relevant commercial sourcing records.
Working with this record
Search for an existing part before creating another definition. Distinguish the part identity from its quantity in a particular assembly. Check where it is used before making a change that could affect several structures.
Example
Bolt B-10 is a Standard Part used in two pump assemblies. One assembly uses four bolts and the other uses six. Both reference Bolt B-10, with the different quantities recorded on their Subitem connections.
Choosing the right type
Choose Standard Part for a standardized reusable definition. Choose Mechanical Item for a mechanical design that needs its own mechanical characteristics. Reuse alone does not determine the type; use the classification agreed by your organization.
