Abstract: A production machine that allows a machine user to accurately and simply determine a parts code for a desired part in order to replace a defective or exhausted part. A production machine includes a production machine body and a controller for controlling the machine. The controller has a parts registration device for registering therein information identifying parts constituting the production machine body and a parts retrieval device. The controller preferably includes a parts identification information transmission device for transmitting parts identification information retrieved by the parts retrieval device, to an information processing device of a parts supplier. The parts retrieval device includes a specification device for specifying a part and a parts device for allowing a display device to display a parts code for the specified part. The parts display device can enlarge each component of the production machine body as required.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system wherein, even for production machines having their specification frequently changed, a user can easily and promptly identify their parts including portions of the specification which are unique to the individual production machines. Further, with this system, the user can execute retrievals from anywhere as long as his or her terminal is connected to the network. The present part retrieving system comprises a part database 1 and a terminal 4 connected to the part database 1 via a communication network 3 such as the Internet. The part database 1 has information on parts accumulated therein, the parts constituting each of production machines having different specifications. The terminal 4 comprises part information requesting means 13 for issuing requests to the part database 1, storage means 14 for storing the transmitted part information, and retrieval means 15.

Abstract: The present invention provides a part retrieving method that makes it possible to easily and promptly identify parts of even a production machine having a frequently changed specification, including uniquely specified parts of that machine. This method employs a portable storage medium 5 such as a CD-ROM having machine part information 6 recorded thereon and data processing equipment 4 such as a personal computer. The machine part information 6 is a collection of information on the parts constituting each production machine. The machine part information 6 includes a part table, an assembly drawing, an electric-circuit diagram, and the like.

Abstract: A database is devised to manage input and output as well as storage of individual machine information D, which is a body of information concerning each manufacturing machine as a product of a company. The individual machine information D stored in the database 1 includes parts books, drawings, and documents related to the manufacturing machine. Moreover, the individual machine information D covers all the information ranging from designing to procurement, production, wishes of the customers, and maintenance information. Addition and updating of the individual machine information is made possible from various locations.