Welcome to the Atlas Copco Quality Assurance Buying Guide. This resource can assist you in learning more about the available features and functions of our QA products so that you can make an informed decision about which tool to use for your project. If this guide doesn't answer all your questions, please feel free to reach out to one of our experts for more information!
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Tool Check
Tool Check is a QA solution ensuring tool accuracy and reliability in manufacturing. It tracks tool status, conducts calibration checks, and verifies compliance with quality standards. Integrated with QA Supervisor and tools like STBench or STpad, it provides real-time torque monitoring, minimizing errors, reducing quality costs, and improving efficiency.
- Reduce tool related problems and rework
- Validate and calibrate tools in house
- In the crib and on the line solutions available
Joint Check
Joint Check is a crucial Quality Assurance task, measuring residual torque left on joints by production tools. The STRwrench ensures accuracy with real-time torque detection, while picture guidance and clear instructions streamline training and reduce errors. Integrated with QA Supervisor and ToolsNet8, it links joint results to tools, providing full process control.
- Reduce defects with full traceability
- Operator guidance reduces training and avoids errors
- Operator independent residual torque algorithm
Visual Check
Visual Checks ensure products meet standards by identifying defects or deviations. With STpad/STpalm, operators follow guided inspections, reducing manual input and human error while digitizing the process. Integrated with QA Supervisor, routes can be scheduled and optimized for factory layouts, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Full traceability is kept including barcodes, assignable causes and corrective actions
- Standardization of visual checks
- Advanced guidance reduces operator training, costs, and saves time
- Increases customer satisfaction by delivering precision-made products
Dimensional Check
Dimensional Checks verify that parts meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and geometric requirements to ensure proper function. Using STpad/STpalm, operators follow guided checks with wireless digital gauges or manual input. Integrated with QA Supervisor, checks can be scheduled automatically, optimizing routes and supporting continuous process improvement.
- Enhances product quality and reliability
- Reduces material waste and rework costs
- Ensures compliance with industry standards
- Increases customer satisfaction by delivering precision-made products
QA Supervisor
The key factor to reduce the failures is to plan and perform a structured Quality Assurance Scheduling and analyze data promptly, deeply and efficiently. Thanks to an advanced Quality Assurance Software as QA Supervisor, you can track route causes, monitor and define every single step of the plant structure. Managing and collecting data from any quality inspections becomes easy.
Understanding our Quality Assurance Portfolio
Torque Wrenches
Easy-to-use and flexible torque wrenches are critical tools in ensuring the accuracy and precision of mechanical assemblies for a variety of processes.
Ideal for: Manual quality assurance checks
Benefits of torque wrenches:
- Swappable smartHEAD attachements
- Flexible applications
- Large manual torque wrench offering
- Ergonomic
Limitations of torque wrenches:
- Time consuming
- Requires operator training
- Requires regular calibrations
- Human error
Joint Simulation Benches
In the tool crib or directly on the production line, joint simulation benches allow for tools to be tested anywhere, increasing productivity!
Ideal for: Testing tools anywhere
Benefits of joint simulation benches:
- Brings joint simulation to your testing
- Advanced data collection
- Repeatability and consistency
- Time efficiency
Limitations of joint simulation benches:
- Space requirements
- Complex maintenance
- Dependency on technology
- Cannot simulate real world environments
Data Collectors
QA Data Collectors allow you to wirelessly view reporting data on your QA processes, removing paperwork and enabling efficiency.
Ideal for: Viewing QA data from anywhere
Benefits of data collectors:
- Portable and flexible
- Integration with Industry 4.0
- Realtime feedback
- Built for an industrial environment
Limitations of data collectors:
- Dependency on technology
- Compatibility issues
- Potential for data overload
- Battery dependence
Transducers
Transducers convert mechanical movement into electrical signals that can be interpreted and analyzed by QA software.
Ideal for: Checking all types of tools
Benefits of transducers:
- High-accuracy and precision
- Compact and portable
- Durability
- Versatility
Limitations of transducers:
- Regular calibration required
- Environmental limitations
- Limited use in dynamic applications
- Difficult troubleshooting
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Connectivity
Atlas Copco’s advanced controllers and software deliver seamless monitoring and control of tightening operations performed with our electric torque wrenches and assembly tools. These controllers are essential for ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency, offering advanced control functions that simplify assembly process management and quality assurance. We provide a range of solutions, including physical controllers, tools with integrated controllers, and server-based controller systems. Our technology enhances connectivity by integrating ToolsNet8 data into QA Supervisor, enabling automatic tool imports and torque target updates. Additionally, data collectors and calibration benches communicate directly with the Power Focus platform, allowing tool calibrations to be performed without any manual input from operators. This level of automation ensures consistency, reduces errors, and optimizes production workflows.
Key Technologies
Fully Integrated Ecosystem
Atlas Copco's QA Platform is a fully integrated ecosystem designed to revolutionize quality assurance processes. By seamlessly connecting tools, software, and data analytics, it enables manufacturers to ensure precision, consistency, and compliance across every stage of production.
Ergonomics
Safety and ergonomic principles protect workers from injury and illness while optimizing their comfort, efficiency, and overall well-being. These aspects are crucial in creating a work environment that meets regulatory standards and promotes productivity, job satisfaction, and long-term health for employees.
Productivity
The performance and outcome of an assembly process is vital to the quality of the end product in many advanced industries. Implementing more efficient tools and fine-tuning working processes are a critical part of the continuous work for improving industrial productivity.
Sustainability
Sustainability is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. It also encompasses enhancing employee, community, and product safety.
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