In applications where bolts must be fastened in a specific sequence, it is vital to know that the sequence is followed precisely. If not, your production could face quality issues that affect your productivity and bottom line. As manufacturing facilities step into the age of Industry 4.0, improving productivity and reducing defects is becoming easier than ever.
Quality is especially important in the automotive industry, so when a major automotive manufacturer needed a solution that could guide operators through the tightening sequence, they reached out to the experts at Atlas Copco. As your strategic partner in smart connected solutions, we knew just what our customer needed to bring their smart factory to the next level. In this article, you’ll discover the solution that improved their production processes.
The importance of operator guidance
When operators have to fasten bolts in a specific sequence, it is vital to your product quality that the sequence is followed accurately. Of course, mistakes can happen, but smart tooling can help limit the occurrence of errors on the line. This is especially important in quality-critical applications.
As an automotive manufacturer, our customer knew firsthand the importance of producing high-quality products. When they reached out, we knew just the solution they needed: Industrial Location SpotPoint (ILS) 2.0.
Industrial Location SpotPoint 2.0: What is it?
Industrial Location SpotPoint 2.0 is Atlas Copco’s wireless, bolt-level location system. This solution, which consists of tags and a sensor, uses vision technology to track the exact position of the tool, enabling and disabling it as needed. In this way, ILS is used to error-proof your assembly, especially for applications in which bolt sequences must to be followed.
Transforming the process with ILS 2.0
ILS 2.0 is a game-changer for modern manufacturing because the solution works with your existing tools to create a complete error-proofing system. During a demo with our automotive manufacturing customer, we demonstrated the capabilities of this solution and highlighted how it would benefit their assembly needs. Not only would they benefit from a reduction in defective or loose final products, they would also be able to have the flexibility of a wireless location system that could be used with their DC tools.
Why choose Atlas Copco?
Process optimization is a must for your manufacturing facility. Each day, tools are becoming smarter and more efficient, bringing your facility one step further into the fourth industrial revolution and profoundly changing the way companies manufacture, improve, and distribute their products. Atlas Copco is committed to producing and offering these smart connected solutions to streamline your assembly processes.
In this customer’s case, ILS 2.0 was able to work in conjunction with their existing tooling to reduce the occurrence of errors and help them to maintain high-quality products during production. By incorporating ILS 2.0 into their assembly, they produced products right the first time, thus improving their productivity and reducing costs related to rework and scrap.
Contact Atlas Copco today to schedule a demo or learn more about Industrial Location SpotPoint 2.0 and how it can streamline your production.