Do you find that operators must do fastenings outside of traditional assembly areas to finish a product? This is becoming a more common occurrence in manufacturing, and it may be more detrimental to your product quality than you may think. These areas lack Wi-Fi coverage and are outside of standard error-proofing processes, which makes using some tools more difficult or impossible and can eliminate the ability to know for sure that a task has been completed with 100% accuracy.
Read on to discover how Atlas Copco is changing that with our all-new Tensor IxB tools and how one company was able to benefit from this solution.
Work smarter
The Tensor IxB family of tools makes fastening in non-traditional areas easier. This is because both of Atlas Copco’s Tensor ITB and ICB tools have more integration options than any other tool. The Tensor IxB tools have embedded protocols including open protocol, ToolsNet 8 (a data collection software that monitors incoming data and alerts operators to any inconsistencies or errors), ToolsTalk 2 (a turn key software solution for controller programming), and QA Platform 4.0 products.
The Tensor IxB tools also have an eHMI option that gives operators feedback and rework options as well as a web interface for programming that requires no additional software for programming or updates. Lastly, our Tensor IxB tools can connect to accessories directly. No matter your location or needs, your operators will have the tools they need to complete their tasks accurately. For these reasons, companies that regularly or occasionally work in non-traditional conditions can benefit from Atlas Copco’s Tensor IxB family of tools.
When a company came to Atlas Copco with issues regarding their solar project, we knew the ideal solution: Tensor IxB tools. The company’s former process lacked speed and accuracy due to having no transducer. Furthermore, quality control was costing them and slowing them down due to rework.
The solution: Tensor ITB tools in action
Atlas Copco knew that the Tensor ITB tool would greatly help this company. All Tensor IxB tools have a transducer and are capable of collecting and storing data, which is essential to maintaining quality during production. This tool allows operators to complete tasks accurately, even if they are working outside of conventional assembly areas.
By improving product quality, the integration of the Tensor ITB tool into their assembly also reduced their overall cost of scrapping and rework. In this way, they were able to be proactive by using tools that will help maintain their product quality. In addition, this resulted in a reduction of the Quality Control team, thus reducing their costs further. In as little as four months, this company saved enough money to reap the return on its investment.
To sum it up
Manufacturing in non-traditional places is becoming more common, but low product quality and extra costs due to rework and defects don’t have to. Atlas Copco’s Tensor IxB family of tools are designed to bring the luxuries of error-proofing systems and operator feedback to you, no matter where your assembly area is.
If you’re interested in learning all that Atlas Copco’s Tensor IxB tools have to offer, contact us today and schedule a demo!