An increasing number of industrial manufacturers are aiming for zero-defect tolerance in their assembly processes. At the same time, the growing variety of product variants is making production lines more complex. In this context, precise tool location during tightening processes plays a critical role. By accurately locating tools, manufacturers can ensure that the right tool with the correct parameters is used for every application, helping to achieve the goal of an error-free assembly.
Tool location technology plays a crucial role in various smart factory applications, helping to monitor quality and enhance efficiency. This is especially important in assembly processes involving numerous components, where a recurring question arises: Which tool is optimal for each tightening operation, and how should the tightening process be performed?
Modern location and positioning systems enable tools to be tracked with centimeter-level accuracy, guiding workers step-by-step through each tightening process. The result is flawless execution of every tightening operation.
White Paper: Smart Tool Location
As experts in industrial tools and assembly systems, we have explored the topic of tool location in industrial environments and the related technologies in-depth through our whitepaper. Our goal is to provide readers with various effective solutions for tool location. We believe that there isn't just one solution, but several modern approaches that can meet the unique demands of industrial manufacturers.
The Three Key Levels of Tool Location Explained:
- Station Level (Level 1): The objective is to ensure that the tool is in the correct position.
- Line Level (Level 2): At this level, the entire production line is monitored. The goal is to ensure that the right tool is used in the right place, at the right time, and on the correct component.
- Individual Joint Level (Level 3): The objective is to ensure that the tool is positioned on the right screw and that tightening is completed in a predefined sequence.
Whitepaper contents overview:
- The importance of error-free tightening– reducing recalls and costs
- Overview of several modern tool location technologies
- Locate tools and always work in the right area: Industrial Location Mapping
- Optimum tightening parameters for reduced relaxation effects: Industrial Location SpotPoint
- Process security for critical tightening operations: Industrial Location Guidance
- Tool location reimagined: Dynamic 3D laser projection to guide workers through the process
- 3 key questions and answers on smart tool location
- Implementing a smart factory with Atlas Copco: facts and figures
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