Manufacturing offsite or out in the field presents some unique challenges. It requires several non-reporting battery tools and click wrenches to complete the application, increasing the need for improved traceability.
Insert the winning Atlas Copco software and smart tool ensemble: Tensor ITB and Avantguard connected to ToolsNet 8. With this combination of assembly solutions, you’ll have process reliability and transparency in and out of your manufacturing facility. Now, you’ll be effectively collecting data and improving your productivity, quality, and user experience simultaneously. Read on to discover the power of these innovative Industry 4.0 solutions and the difference they can make in your assembly.
Data collection
Today, manufacturing requires industrial data collection to optimize assembly operations. Without it, errors are more likely to occur and be missed, leading to increased defects and rework. Smart tools and solutions are the key to catching mistakes in real time and fixing them when convenient.
First, there’s Tensor ITB, which offers TrueAngle angle compensation, faster tightening speeds, improved wireless signal strength, and multiple configurable operator feedback options, including an LED, vibrator, and embedded display. The same tool can also have different programs for each unique tightening operation, allowing for flexibility within stations to accomplish more with fewer tools.
Next, there’s Avantguard, the ultimate industrial tool software solution capable of monitoring the assembly processes of many different products and variants. Thanks to its operator guidance, Avantguard can significantly reduce defects and costs related to rework, scrap, or warranty claims. In addition to monitoring and guiding operators through the production process, Avantguard also assists in minimizing downtime with rework stations. Avantguard rework stations enhance production yield by streamlining rework processes and reducing defects. Fewer interruptions and faster repairs enable manufacturers to stabilize workflows, maximize output, and lower costs associated with inefficiencies.
Lastly, there’s process improvement software, such as ToolsNet 8. ToolsNet 8 works in cooperation with smart tools and solutions to collect and monitor production data, enabling you to enhance your processes. By gathering real-time torque data from the ITB tool and process data from Avantguard, ToolsNet 8 provides insight into the production process to help reduce rework and improve quality.
Cutting costs and improving quality
Without industrial tool software and solutions to help error-proof assembly, you won’t see the full picture of a run-down. Hundreds of products are being assembled throughout the day, and with only click wrenches at your disposal, errors could slip through the cracks and lead to bigger issues.
By integrating Atlas Copco software and solutions, our customer significantly improved their understanding of their assembly and build processes. All the data they were now collecting helped them save time, standardize their workflow, reduce operator training times, and reduce warranty claims.
Why choose Atlas Copco?
Atlas Copco understands the importance of quality during assembly. It is one of the most vital aspects of assembly, and if not prioritized, it will affect other aspects, including productivity, customer satisfaction, and costs. Industrial data collection is the key to improving quality.
Would you like to start using industrial tool software to collect data and improve your production quality? Contact Atlas Copco today to discover what Atlas Copco software and smart tools are right for you.
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