Did you know that operator training can directly affect your profitability, productivity, and quality? Or that all of this can greatly impact your sustainability goals? That’s right! How effectively you can train your operators can make or break your bottom line and have lasting effects on the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.
The sooner your operators are trained and operating independently, the faster your assembly process will be, and the more skilled your operators will become, particularly in adapting to the latest solutions and practices. While investing in operator training may initially increase time and costs, it pays off in the long run by reducing operational inefficiencies and lowering resource use.
To aid you on your journey and improve operator training times, Atlas Copco has the software and solutions to help streamline the operator training process. If you’re struggling with operator training issues in your assembly process, Atlas Copco’s smart software solutions are here to save the day. Keep reading to explore our powerful error-proofing software and discover the game-changing impact it can have on your operations!
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Meet our latest server-based software–Avantguard
Avantguard is a comprehensive smart technology platform developed by Atlas Copco, aimed at enhancing industrial processes through real-time monitoring, data analysis, and connectivity. This server-based solution delivers flexible process control that allows operator guidance to run on a web browser. It enables you to display workflows from several different devices while controlling and sequencing plant floor equipment, making it easier than ever to error-proof your assembly processes.
Avantguard provides real-time monitoring and data analysis to catch quality issues, thus reinforcing assembly processes for your operators. Read on to discover how these features optimize your processes, saving you time and costs.
1. Real-time monitoring and feedback
Incorrect repairs account for 30-40% of product recalls and safety issues. During the assembly process, Avantguard embraces Industry 4.0 by monitoring bolting operations in real time and providing immediate feedback to operators through visual cues and audible signals to ensure process reliability and avoid costly mistakes that can impact product quality. With this guidance, operators can know the moment a mistake is made, helping them to correct mistakes the moment they happen and avoid common errors. This also reduces the learning curve for new operators and reinforces the correct steps for experienced ones.
2. Data analytics and reporting
During the bolting process, Avantguard records event data, including torque, angle, and time, providing full traceability. The software can then send this data to ToolsNet 8 to analyze it and help you discover any trends and abnormalities that may compromise quality. The solution can then recommend optimizations to improve the process. With this information, you can reduce rework costs, lower scrap material expenses, and streamline the operator training process.
3. Error detection and prevention
The software guides operators through a predefined tightening sequence, checking for things such as incorrect torque levels, misalignment, or skipped steps in the tightening process. By pairing Avantguard with one of our Industrial Location Systems, you can ensure that each bolt is tightened in the correct order and with the correct parameters, reducing the chance of uneven or improper fastening.
Continuous improvement
When quality issues are identified, the system monitors them, identifying underlying causes and possible routes for correction. With all this data readily available, you and your team can drive continuous improvement by analyzing past performance and adjusting techniques to enhance current processes.
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With Avantguard monitoring the production process, you will better understand your assembly, enabling you and your team to make adjustments for improvement. This allows you to meet manufacturing requirements, catch quality issues, and train operators faster than before.
Have any questions or are seeking customized solutions to enhance your assembly process? Our experts are here to help! Contact our team now and take the first step towards optimizing your operations!
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