Do you use software solutions that collect and analyze data in your manufacturing facility? Data driven manufacturing is the foundation of industry 4.0 and is a vital asset to your production. By correctly analyzing data and using it to make better, more concise decisions, you can reduce or eliminate the occurrence of errors in your assembly.
The goal of software solutions is to identify and correct inconsistencies, provide traceability, and maintain product quality. In this way, you can not only know that your products are error-free but also understand issues as they arise. This is why Atlas Copco developed innovative software solutions such as ToolsNet 8 and Scalable Quality Solutions (SQS). Read on to discover what these solutions can do and how they can improve assembly today!
Better decision-making
Software solutions are designed to log and verify application processes. As operators fulfill each task, the software works in conjunction with transducerized tools to collect torque data. This torque data is then interpreted by the software, providing traceability and visibility on the line. These software platforms also allow you to extract your data and give you the tools to interpret your data so that you can use your data as an asset to drive your KPIs.
This is the idea behind Atlas Copco’s smart connected assembly concept and thus the basis for the development of ToolsNet 8. This computer software enables improved productivity by giving you the capability to monitor, document, analyze, and continuously improve the tightening process on your assembly line. By collecting and documenting all tightening data from every tool and station, you can find tightening inconsistencies, answer questions about every tool in production, and have every tool serviced and optimized for its task. Once you collect this information, it can help you plan the best way to incorporate data driven manufacturing into your assembly process.
In addition to being able to personalize the ToolsNet 8 dashboard to provide you with the most valuable information, ToolsNet 8 will also send alerts as soon as an error is detected and provide suggestions for improvement. This enables you and your operators to take a more proactive approach to errors and reduce defects.
Preventing problems proactively
Another added benefit of software solutions is the ability to guide operators and control tools. Imagine a mistake is made during assembly. It might not be detected at first, but rather later in the assembly process. However, with the right software solution, that mistake can be detected, and the software can act, disabling the tool before the next task can be completed so that the error can be corrected.
This is what SQS was developed for! SQS offers visual step-by-step guidance throughout the application to reduce rework and scrap. Then, SQS continues to error proof your production by disabling your tools if a mistake occurs on the line.
To sum it up
Atlas Copco’s innovative software solutions are developed to help you keep your production running smoothly. While ToolsNet 8 helps you to continuously improve the tightening process, SQS offers step-by-step guidance to ensure the process is being done right the first time. Use data as your asset to make better decisions during the manufacturing process.
Are you looking to learn more about data driven manufacturing and how it can help reduce errors and defects on the assembly line? Contact Atlas Copco to talk to an expert today!