Quality Integrated Ecosystem

Quality Assurance in tightening is not just about verifying torque values. It is the end-to-end control of every fastening operation – from tool and joint checks to data analysis and traceability – so that each joint and safety-critical joint are correct the first time.

For you, this means:

• Reducing defects leaving the line
• Higher confidence in product performance and safety
• A stable, predictable production process

Integrated Quality Assurance transforms tightening into a business safeguard, protecting your productivity, your customers, and your brand.

Rework and scrap

• Lost production time and extra labour

• Wasted components and materials

• Higher cost per unit

Recalls and warranty claims

• Direct financial cost of repairs and replacements

• Disruption to operations and supply chains

Safety risks in critical applications

• Incorrectly fastened joints can create serious safety risks, especially in critical applications

• Undetected fastening errors can lead to failures in the field, putting operators and end users at risk

Brand reputation and customer trust

• Loss of customer confidence and future business

• Tighter quality requirements and audits from OEMs and end users

Robust Quality Assurance in Tightening protects revenue, reduces risk, safeguards long-term customer relationships, and helps you maintain the highest safety standards.

• Prevents errors at the source
  Fewer defects mean less rework, less scrap, and reduced inspection effort.

• Improves first-time-right rates
  Higher process capability leads to more stable takt times and better line utilization.

• Accelerates troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  With complete traceability and connected data, you resolve issues faster and shorten downtime.

• Supports standardization across lines and plants
  Common processes and tools reduce complexity and training needs.

Quality and sustainability are tightly linked. By getting tightening right the first time, you:

• Reduce scrap and material waste
  Fewer rejected parts and scrapped assemblies translate into lower raw material consumption.

• Cut CO₂ emissions
  Less rework, fewer returns, and minimized logistics flows directly reduce your carbon footprint.

• Lower energy usage
  Stable processes require fewer repeated operations, tests, and re-machining steps.

• Enable longer product life and reliability
  Reliable joints support durable products, aligning with circularity and longevity goals.

Effective Quality Assurance in Tightening helps you meet sustainability targets while saving costs, rather than treating sustainability as an additional burden.

Mechatronic wrenches like the MTRwrench combine the productivity, robustness, and accessibility of a mechanical click wrench with the traceability, accuracy, and error-proofing of an electronic tool. 

Designed for critical joint tightening, the MTRwrench offers:

• Real-time torque and angle traceability for full compliance and quality assurance
• Seamless integration with the Atlas Copco ecosystem
• Operator-friendly features like LED feedback, wireless communication, smart overload management, and flexible cradle charging
• A great value-to-investment ratio, ideal for modern manufacturing environments

To tighten a bolt correctly the first time, the tightening tools must ensure precision, traceability, and error-proofing. Mechatronic and electronic wrenches, like the MTRwrench and STRwrench, are designed to meet these demands by combining:

• High torque and angle accuracy to ensure each joint meets defined specifications
  
• Real-time feedback and data capture to validate operations and support quality audits
  
• Integration with Atlas Copco ecosystems, enabling seamless communication with controllers, error-proofing, and quality systems
  Operator guidance and process control, reducing human error and ensuring consistency across shifts

Quality in manual tightening comes from measuring torque and angle while recording each tightening event for later verification. This ensures operators follow specifications and production data remains traceable. The STRwrench and MTRwrench provide these functions and, as part of the Atlas Copco ecosystem, it integrates seamlessly with software and connected solutions for complete process control.

A joint check, or residual torque check, measures the torque left in a fastener after it has been tightened in production. This helps identify potential loosening, overtightening, or process variations. The STRwrench is purpose-built for reliable joint checks, and within the Atlas Copco ecosystem it ensures consistent reporting, connectivity, and alignment with your existing quality assurance processes.

Tool Check is a torque tool verification system designed to ensure every tightening tool in your production line is accurate, reliable, and compliant before it’s used. This protects product quality, reduces waste, and helps manufacturers meet the most demanding industry requirements.
With Tool Check, manufacturers can:

• Eliminate production errors by ensuring tools are within the correct torque range.
  
• Lower scrap and rework costs, improving operational efficiency.
  
• Reduce unexpected downtime by detecting tool issues early.
  
• Maintain full traceability with complete digital records of every tool verification.
  
• Ensure compliance with quality standards like ISO, VDI and customer-specific requirements.

Tool Check is designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing production processes and quality systems, supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives while maintaining compliance with international standards.
Here’s how it fits into your workflow:

• Standardized Verification & Compliance
  
• Performs checks according to global norms like ISO 6789, ISO 5393, and VDI 2645-2.
  
• Generates customizable reports and audit-ready documentation, making quality reviews and certifications easier.
  
• Ensures repeatable, standardized quality checks across multiple production sites.
  
• Smart Connectivity & Integration
  
• Connects with MES, ERP, and QA systems to centralize tool data and production insights.
  
• Supports OPC UA, Open Protocol, and custom APIs, enabling easy integration into both new and legacy systems.
  
• Provides real-time visibility to production and quality teams.
  
• Advanced Analytics & Predictive Quality
  
• Uses SPC (Statistical Process Control) to monitor performance trends and predict tool failures before they occur.
  
• Improves decision-making with actionable insights for continuous process optimization.
  
• Reduces downtime and maintenance costs through data-driven planning.
  

With these capabilities, Tool Check becomes a central hub for tool verification, streamlining compliance, driving operational efficiency, and enabling manufacturers to stay ahead in a competitive, data-driven environment.