One of the most important parts of any operation is ensuring the quality of your assembly. Depending on the need and application, Atlas Copco has a few different products and solutions that can detect errors in real-time, enabling operators to recognize an NOK tightening when it occurs.
With access to the right tools, our experts identified that a major automotive manufacturer could not only save time and money but also be confident in their production quality. Read the rest of this success story to discover how our experts improved their quality control and streamlined their production.
Becoming more digital, flexible, and sustainable
Across all industries, manufacturers are looking for highly accurate tools they can trust to remain successful and competitive in their industry. In the pursuit of optimizing assembly, our experts and customer discussed current production methods and adjustments that would improve it.
At Atlas Copco, we have a collection of smart assembly tools designed to improve quality, profitability, and production efficiency. To enhance our customer's quality control, we first analyzed their current set of tools.
The issue was their current production method, so our experts introduced them to effective Industry 4.0 tooling. The Tensor ITB-P is a smart assembly tool with programmable features and error-proofing capabilities. It would greatly enhance their assembly operations by providing real-time NOK operator feedback and unbeatable tightening accuracy.
In addition to the ITB-P, our experts also introduced the Power Focus 8 (PF8), which would work in conjunction with the ITB-P for MSE communications and integration of multiple ITB-P tools.
The Atlas Copco Service
After introducing our customer to these solutions, our team developed fastening processes to detect the difference between a drilled hole and a lost trigger without drilling. Through this configuration, with the PF8 batch and sequencing, we provided our customer with a validated OK completion of all drilling locations.
We are also proud to have installed a turn-key solution as provided by our service department.
Why choose Atlas Copco
Our customer was facing over $250,000 annually in scrap and rework costs. With our solutions integrated into their production, our customer would see an ROI in as little as three months!
Contact our experts today to discover if our Tensor IxB platform is right for you!
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