The last thing you want to deal with is high levels of scrap yield and connectivity issues. Well, if not producing with smart torque wrenches that have error-proofing capabilities, that’s exactly what you’ll be dealing with. This high scrap rate and connectivity issues come with other downfalls including, low productivity rates, poor quality, and high costs.
A leading company in the automotive industry was facing those exact challenges until they consulted with our team of experts and found the solution that would transform their assembly. To avoid deforming parts, they needed the error-proofing support that you can find in some Atlas Copco tooling. Read on to discover the tool ensemble that will guide operators and catch mistakes before they become a bigger problem.
The dilemma
Our customer was facing several issues with their preexisting tooling. It was inhibiting them from staying productive on the line, so they knew they needed a change. Our experts listened to their struggles and set out to find a solution that would solve all their issues. That’s when we introduced them to our line of IxB tooling and total workstation solution, which would eliminate their latency and connectivity issues and improve their quality.
Revolutionize assembly
Our line of IxB tooling is ready to revolutionize industrial manufacturing. As applications become more complex, you need tooling that can make it feel simple. That’s where our line of IxB tools can help! Tensor IxB is a collection of tools that improve quality, profitability, and make production more efficient.
Improved flexibility
Vision technology is the next big step for manufacturers. It helps guide operators through the application and alerts users to errors made along the way. That’s the purpose of Industrial Location SpotPoint 2.0 (ILS). It’s a one-of-a-kind and wireless bolt-level positioning system designed to help you reduce tightening errors in your line – right down to individual bolt level.
During assembly, operators need the flexibility that comes with wireless tooling, but how can you be sure that your tools operate on the right bolt with the right torque and that your operators know what to tighten next? The answer is simple. You don’t unless you’re operating with Industrial Location SpotPoint 2.0. This solution can prevent errors and prevent the wrong tools from being used in the wrong context and your tools from getting lost or misplaced.
This ILS system includes ToolsTalk 2, the IxB tooling, custom end-of-tooling attachments, operator guidance and socket selectors, a vertically mounted torque arm replacement, and installation and start-up support service. With this entire system, our customer will significantly reduce errors and improve uptime.
Solution implementation
Despite the cost of incorporating new tools and solutions into the assembly, our customer’s cost would significantly decrease their overall cost because they can now stay focused on the task at hand. With these innovative solutions, our customer will bypass all their previous connectivity issues, quality issues, and downtime, saving them over $1,200,000 in cost avoidance and other savings!
Solution implementation
Despite the cost of incorporating new tools and solutions into the assembly, our customer’s cost would significantly decrease their overall cost because they can now stay focused on the task at hand. With these innovative solutions, our customer will bypass all their previous connectivity issues, quality issues, and downtime, saving them over $1,200,000 in cost avoidance and other savings!
We are also working with our customer on a torque validation study through Tightening Services. Our team of experts specializing in tightening techniques provides valuable insights to help you maximize your bolt performance, reduce the risk of joint failure, and ensure the stability of your tightening process, thereby safeguarding the integrity of your joints.
Why choose Atlas Copco?
Sourcing tools, services, and solutions through Atlas Copco is the key to streamlining production. Our innovations are ready to improve production and take you one step further into the future of Industry 4.0.
In the case of this customer, we were able to improve their production with products and solutions that best fit their specific needs. We are also completing a validation study to help optimize the tightening strategy. Our experts are proud to have been able to help our customer and reduce their costs.
Are you encountering high levels of scrap yield, connectivity issues, or anything else that is affecting your productivity, quality, and profitability? Contact Atlas Copco today to schedule a demo and speak with our experts.
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