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# Routing

When a part is created, RAIDParts generates its route (the stations it visits, in order) from its type and options. The MO gets a copy of that route.

![Routing by part type](https://2105095865-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FX3JOc9Z4ZYAoJCFFCn5v%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7b02543b4c78108883db372f08f48138ff8d26aa%2F04-routing.png?alt=media)

| Type  | Route                                                                            |
| ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Tube  | CAM → Bandsaw → CNC Router (if **Requires CNC**) → Debur → Coating → QA          |
| Sheet | CAM → CNC Router → Debur → Bend (if **Has Bends**) → Coating → QA                |
| Shaft | Manual Lathe (if **Requires Lathing**, otherwise Bandsaw) → Debur → Coating → QA |
| Print | Print → Post Process → QA                                                        |

Coating is skipped when the color is **bare**, and always for prints.

## When the part changes

If you change the type, options or color of a part with an open MO, RAIDParts asks whether to update the MO. Updating adds or removes only steps that haven't started. See [Change or retire a part](/raidparts/designer-guide/change-a-part.md).

## Stations

Bandsaw, CAM, CNC Router, Bend, Debur, Coating, QA, Manual Lathe, Print, Post Process.


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