Key Challenges Manufacturers Face with Automated Tightening Solutions
System Integration & Compatibility
System Integration & Compatibility
Automated stations often involve robots, vision, torque tools, conveyors, etc. Getting them to work reliably together — especially with legacy MES/PLC systems — is a major hurdle.
Automated stations often involve robots, vision, torque tools, conveyors, etc. Getting them to work reliably together — especially with legacy MES/PLC systems — is a major hurdle.
Traceability & Data Management
Traceability & Data Management
Customers often require full traceability for every tightening operation (torque, angle, timestamp, serial). If the system doesn't integrate well with traceability platforms, it's a deal-breaker.
Customers often require full traceability for every tightening operation (torque, angle, timestamp, serial). If the system doesn't integrate well with traceability platforms, it's a deal-breaker.
Changeover & Flexibility
Changeover & Flexibility
With high-mix, low-volume production, stations must adapt quickly to new parts or models. Lack of flexibility increases setup time and reduces OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
With high-mix, low-volume production, stations must adapt quickly to new parts or models. Lack of flexibility increases setup time and reduces OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Post Sales Support / Serviceability
Post Sales Support / Serviceability
A fully automated solution cannot keep pace without the proper maintenance and support. Having to request support from third parties instead of the supplier of the solution can cause difficulties based on the availability and complexity of the support needed.
A fully automated solution cannot keep pace without the proper maintenance and support. Having to request support from third parties instead of the supplier of the solution can cause difficulties based on the availability and complexity of the support needed.
How Atlas Copco Stands apart: Scalable Automation
System Integration & Compatibility
- One-stop shop: Full solution ownership (tools, vision, feeding, automation controls)
- Subject matter experts across domains
Traceability & Data Management
- Automation Controls Platform with traceability modules
- Vision + Tightening + Data integration expertise
Changeover & Flexibility
- Scalable product offering
- Modular systems and flexible service models
Post Sales Support / Serviceability
- Premium project management
- Global service & support structure
- Application library and test area to reduce ramp-up issues
Risk of Multi-Vendor Systems
- Simultaneous engineering & feasibility studies
- Structured proposal process to minimize integration risks
How Tightening Cell Robotics (TCR) solves these problems
Reliability achieved by clever and modular standardization, with flexibility to answer various of tightening applications. Click the values below to learn more.
Reliable
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Reliable
Full ownership of process-relevant products designed for continuous improvement for the extra on uptime.
Full ownership of process-relevant products designed for continuous improvement for the extra on uptime.
Full ownership of process-relevant products designed for continuous improvement for the extra on uptime.
Low Risk
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Low Risk
Global solution with local support structure on all levels and project life cycles.
Global solution with local support structure on all levels and project life cycles.
Global solution with local support structure on all levels and project life cycles.
One-Stop Shop
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One-Stop Shop
Compact and proven base structure adaptable to your layout and application, with everything included to operate
Compact and proven base structure adaptable to your layout and application, with everything included to operate
Compact and proven base structure adaptable to your layout and application, with everything included to operate
Flexible
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Flexible
Configurable platform for seamless integration and SOP to secure ROI and beyond.
Configurable platform for seamless integration and SOP to secure ROI and beyond.
Configurable platform for seamless integration and SOP to secure ROI and beyond.
Configurations according to your need
What makes a configurable solution?
Reliability is achieved by clever and modular standardization, with flexibility to address a wide variety of tightening applications.
What is included within a TCR?
Click on the image above to view all the components included within a TCR.
Path for setup
Click on the image above to see what types of configuration options are available within the TCRs.
How do we define the solution?
Atlas Copco helps customers set up the best tightening configuration. Key factors considered for the right solution include:
- Production rate
- Station layout
- Part specs (torque, position)
- Part handling needs
Configuration examples
Browse through our gallery of tightening cell robotics examples below, and see how the configurable components help build a cell that can automate your fastening application, no matter what it is.
Atlas Copco TCR
Atlas Copco TCR
Atlas Copco TCR
Outside Integrator/MTB
Outside Integrator/MTB
Outside Integrator/MTB
Learn more about tightening cell robotics
Speak with an automation specialist today to determine how our tightening cell robotics can improve your fastening operations.