The demands on manufacturing processes to maintain a competitive advantage are ever-changing and increasing. Any one single weak link in the process can cause costly material waste, reworks and recalls. The answer is a data-based quality assurance solution that accurately can measure, report and take action on the data collected. And do this across the entire manufacturing process or anywhere in the production plant.
The centerpiece of the Atlas Copco quality assurance offering is our smart and connected product portfolio QA Platform 4.0. A three stage modular solution for quality assurance where every step in the quality assurance process is visualized and available for the operator to see, measure and control.
Quality assurance is a key factor in modern day industrial manufacturing. Let us share our insights, experiences, and knowledge to help ensure that your quality assurance process is under control.
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The price for an electric power tool is surely attractive but the pneumatic tools offer a lower total cost of ownership and greater productivity in the long run.
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To keep the productivity at a maximum it’s important to sharpen the chisels when the chisel tip eventually wears out.
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Tune in as Product Specialist Brittany Samsa talks about Atlas Copco's Tensor Tool family. In this video, Brittany will compare each of the five tool groups within the Tensor family, covering each group's key features, torque ranges and much more.
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Without sufficient compensation strategies, prevailing torque can cause a handful of serious issues during production. Knowing this, we recommend the use of our Power Focus 6000 PVT compensate strategy in conjunction with a manual torque wrench that has the power to overcome prevailing torque, such as our STwrench or Tensor STR. Learn more.
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Quality assurance lingo is sometimes obscure to those who approach it for the first time. Two of those terms are surely Cm/Cmk and SPC. They are both statistical terms that are used to evaluate inspection results.
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Temperature management plays a key role for the high-voltage batteries of electric vehicles. Battery cells can only deliver maximum performance within a certain temperature range and must not overheat. In order to effectively transfer the heat caused by cell operation to the surroundings, a thermal compound is applied to the battery tray – this is a critical step in the joining process.
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Meet The STbench: Atlas Copco's latest joint simulator bench.
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Riveting is still one of the main method used by the aircraft assembly industry and also by other lightweight construction industries where the high strength sheet metal is not weldable.
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Finding the maximum tightening torque for most common types of screws and bolts is an important first step in ensuring the required clamping force.
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This article summarizes the most common topics you should think about before you start working with drills.
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Tune in as Product Sales Specialist Matt Moskal covers Atlas Copco's all new transducerized handheld microtorque tool range. In this video series, Matt will introduce the new ETD MT Tool, the Quality Assurance station that connects to it.
Pocket Guides
This booklet provides an introduction to the technique of using threaded fasteners for assembling components, the application of power tools for the assembly and the influence of tool selection on the quality of the joint.
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This is the place to learn about assembly process, trends and applications
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As part of Atlas Copco’s Total Workstation product portfolio, we offer three Tool Location platforms that ensure high-level system security and quality with virtually no room for operator error or oversight. Learn more.
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Recalls and reworking on your assembly line can be avoided by monitoring quality during the tightening process, thus detecting failures immediately.
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To fully error-proof a process, one of the capabilities added to the SQS software recently is the ability to sign in and release a product from a station through communication with a PLC.
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This is the place to learn about aerospace assembly process, trends and applications
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Atlas Copco is here to partner with and guide aerospace manufacturers through the switch to the Industry 4.0 mindset. Products and solutions to support this transition include “smart” tools with visual guidance and operator feedback capabilities, data collection software for error-proofing, and more.
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Batteries for electric vehicles deliver maximum performance within a defined temperature range. The key is therefore to apply the right amount with high precision in an optimized pattern thus achieving the heat transfer properties but avoiding excess use driving weight and cost.
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Finally, all inner electric vehicle (EV) battery components are in position and the time has come to seal off the battery tray. Learn more how necessary cover sealing is to avoid leakages that can reduce the battery performance or present a health hazard.
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Atlas Copco's grinders and sanders increase productivity but reduce vibration related injuries with ergonomic features such as scatter dampening and autobalancers. And finally, depending on the grinder, they come in two motor options: vane and turbine.
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Through QA Platform 4.0 you reduce tightening defects, increase uptime, save costs and improve quality.
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Atlas Copco's unique ability to support production lines in overcoming common issues relating to productivity and quality is what makes Atlas Copco the largest tool partner in the world. Learn more.
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As part of Atlas Copco’s Quality Integrated Fastening (QIF) concept, complete error proofing stations can be built on your assembly line by using a combination of the advanced fastening tools offered by Atlas Copco.
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Welcome to the Wireless Tools Product Essential series, brought to you by Atlas Copco’s very own Product Specialist James Julian.
Case Studies
A customer was in need of a new error proofing solution in order to improve their engine dress up assembly. Discover how we installed our Atlas Copco error proofing solution and how our customer saved a lot of costs and increased productivity with process control of safety-critical component production.
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High performance battery cells represent the core of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains. Learn more about testing and documenting the battery cell quality assurance in electric vehicles.
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After that the single battery cells have been stacked together in modules, they need a solid framing for stabilization and collision protection. We offer a comprehensive range of self-piercing rivet systems that combines high joint integrity, structural stiffness, and rigidity with short cycle assembly times.
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One single battery cell will not get the wheels of an electric vehicle (EV) moving. We help finding the best dispensing solution that delivers a result that meets stipulated safety, elasticity, and longevity requirements throughout the lifetime of the battery.
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Learn more how using flow drill fastening or automated tightening solutions from Atlas Copco can help you to close the battery tray safely.
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If the battery cells of an electric vehicle (EV) get inflamed, passengers should only need a few minutes to leave the vehicle. We show how to secure the battery cover from burn-through by applying a fire protective material.
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The electric vehicle (EV) battery tray contains of several assembled battery modules. Assembling the battery tray involves several complex and interconnected production steps. Discover challenges and opportunities.
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Battery modules for electric vehicles (EV) need to be interconnected and other electrical components assembled. Learn more about multiple tasks in the process increasing the level of complexity and in addition, live battery components require special safety procedures, equipment, and tools.
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Once assembled, battery modules for electric vehicles (EV) need to be mounted on top of a liquid gap filler paste in the battery tray. Learn more about automation and robot guidance at Atlas Copco.
White Papers
Optimal product quality is key to keep consumers safe and satisfied. If the manufacturing process fails, field claims or even worse product recalls might occur. Discover in our Whitepaper on Rework Cost Analysis the financial impact of late discovered errors in the assembly process. Mistake-proofing is key to reduce downtime and repair saving time and money, also increasing productivity.
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The battery cell and its components are the centerpieces of the final electric battery that will power an electric vehicle (EV). Learn more about how using the right inspection systems can help to detect and monitor component and product quality.
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Check out Atlas Copco's comprehensive guide for selecting the appropriate motor for any industrial application.
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In this article, we'll explain the concepts of bolt tensioning how a bolt can be stretched and why you would choose to tension a bolt.
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SQS has an automatic update feature as one of the “Create Update” options. Some of our competitors do not have this feature of applying updated configurations when entering a new serial number.
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Reach the highest quality standards with Atlas Copco manual torque wrench solutions.
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Tune in as Product Marketing Specialist, Robert Kaye, gives an intro to data collection. Listen in as Robert covers who needs to collect manufacturing data and how to start collecting data.
Pocket Guides
Hem flange bonding is one of the most demanding processes in body shop plants. Learn everything there is to know, with this new, in-depth pocket guide.
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This guide has been designed to help you explore the applications and principles of Hold and Drive solutions from Saltus. You will find recommendations on how to select the best solution for a specific application, using Atlas Copco power tools.
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This handbook has been designed to help you choose the right sockets and bits from Saltus, for performance, safety, and total cost of ownership. Throughout this guide, you will be introduced to new and familiar scenarios and solutions that expand on why it’s best to always use sockets of a higher quality.
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Discover the differences between tool validation and tool calibration.
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SQS 3.0 can connect up to 10 stations, including rework, on the line without communicating to the server, keeping the investment low.
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Do you think calibrating a tool is enough to keep the quality of the tightening under control? Transducerized tools need fine tuning optimization according to the real application in the line.
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Global Business Manager Calum Urquhart discusses the transformation of the Energy sector with the use of smart bolting solutions.
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In Wind Energy operations, it is not only the production of the equipment that includes safety-critical torque applications but the maintenance operations as well.
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Hem flange bonding is one of the most challenging joining methods in car body construction. Here, the focus is placed on the ideal distribution of material to achieve an optimal filling of the seam area and thus ensure structural stability and prevent corrosion. The application process of the adhesive has a significant impact on this.
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Error-proofing techniques to achieve the perfect SPR joint quality, every time. You need to know that your self-pierced rivets are correctly inserted. You can visually inspect the rivet head which should indicate that you have a sound joint, although this is only part of the story.
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In this article, we discuss why it's important Wind Industries look to use smarter bolting solutions, to help develop their processes,
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When a new tool is purchased, it is always a good idea to test it before assigning it to an application on the production line. It should be tested to be sure that no issue occurred during transportation, as well as to assess its performance.
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Although manufacturers carry out Quality Assurance Inspections in the assembly line, a certain level of product failures is still possible, with consequent complaints from customers or warranty returns. How to prevent this risk?
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It is very important to calibrate the tools in order to ensure highest quality in your production. The accuracy and performance of your assembly tools have a direct impact on your production quality.
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When selecting a tool for the job, the right mix of capabilities and ease of use must be considered to meet modern industry demands. Meet Atlas Copco’s newest answer to these challenges – the SRB HA.
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When it comes to Industry 4.0, having software is only the first step. Use your software to its fullest capability with TechCover.
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Smart torque wrenches are designed to work on safety-critical or difficult-to-rework applications. Unlike Mechanical wrenches, these types of wrenches are able to provide a real-time error-proofing process through wireless communication, ensuring complete traceability and faster data collection.
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Join the Smart Factory revolution and use data to drive quality, process optimization, and maintenance.
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Speed up your process and avoid errors with Direct Communication through measuring tools.
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Atlas Copco is pleased to introduce QA Supervisor. Welcome to the definitive Industry 4.0 Quality Management Software.
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Do you want to make sure to pick the perfect tool for any application? Select the right Mechanical Wrench
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Atlas Copco Mechatronic System provides integration of high reliability and traceability, allowing the highest quality standards even in difficult and narrow working areas.
Innovation Stories
Jet engine makers estimate they lose millions of dollars each year because nuts that seal fluid lines and hoses, called b-nuts, aren’t screwed on just right.
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Understand how the TBP can measure torque using an angle reading system, as opposed to a traditional torque measurement with an inline sensor, also known as an IRTT. Examples of different transducer types are temperature, pressure, force, position(e.g. rotary encoder) and voltage (e.g. strain gauge).
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Atlas Copco’s Quality Assurance products contain a number of devices and software solutions that were developed to bring a sense of security and assurance to your manufacturing plant, on or off the assembly line
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When we walk the line, we are typically looking for production improvements that can increase efficiency and potential ergonomic improvements.
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View this 30-minute question and answer session with Atlas Copco’s Product Specialist, Matt Crowley, who covers all your Mechatronic Wrench questions in real-time.
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Our bolt-level error-proofing solution, Industrial Location Guidance (ILG) is a user-friendly software that ensures the correct torque is applied on the desired fastener, in the correct location, in the proper sequence.
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Quality departments collect large quantities of quality data from multiple sources: torque analyzers, calipers, gauges, and more. Being able to quickly find and review all of these data points is crucial to keeping high-quality standards in a production facility.
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View this 30-minute question and answer session with Atlas Copco’s Product Specialist, Doug Wendyker. Watch Doug answers all your STbench questions.
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Tune in! For this question and answer session, Quality Assurance Product Marketing Manager Giuseppe Grimaldi took your questions about Quality Assurance and global practices.
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Tune into this question and answer session with Giuseppe Grimaldi, Product Manager at Atlas Copco. In this 30-minute Q&A, Giuseppe took audience questions about the QAS and STpad/STpalm Quality Assurance products.
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Tune in! In this question and answer session, our Product Specialist Doug Wendyker answered your questions about QA Platform 4.0. Watch on-demand today:
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To avoid costly rejects and reworking and to satisfy customer’s needs and expectations, you need to be sure that you are reaching the highest quality in your assembly line.
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View this question and answer session with Kevin Scott, Atlas Copco's Global Product Manager. In this informative Q&A, Kevin answered viewer questions in real-time about TechCover, a Service solution offered by Atlas Copco.
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View this question and answer session with Matt Crowley, Product Specialist at Atlas Copco.
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All you need to know about Atlas Copco Manual Production Tools
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The quality of any produced good is surely the quality of its assembly, but quality goes beyond that. A customer would expect a new product to be perfect.
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Quality assurance has an essential role in making sure that products are high-caliber and defect-free.
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Get notified when productivity is dropping and take instant action with our Data-Driven Services.
Product Training
View the 'Calibration' Q&A session with Sean Garison on-demand today.
Innovation Stories
Flawless aerospace components are the result of assembly by high precision tools and Atlas Copco tools are increasingly used in demanding aircraft manufacturing applications worldwide. In China, Hafei Airbus has been using advanced Atlas Copco drilling equipment for hole making in composite materials since 2010 and the company reports that the tools continue to give high performance after many years of high-intensity use.
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According to a recent study, human errors alone cause an extraordinary 23% of unplanned downtime in manufacturing. These errors and resulting defects are a large cause of manufacturing quality issues and unplanned downtime.
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Calibrating your tools is crucial in ensuring your process instruments are measuring correctly, meeting global and national standards, and providing traceability to these standards. This is where Atlas Copco can help, learn more.
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Improve your productivity and avoid unnecessary costs with Data-Driven solutions
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This Atlas Copco pocket guide on dispensing technique explaines and compares the different techniques and discusses their areas of application
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For certain applications, it may be useful to apply adhesives and sealants manually rather than automatically. Planners and users should note several factors in order to achieve a consistently high quality.
Innovation Stories
When the Electrolux refrigerator assembly plant in Susegana, Italy, was seeking to improve operator ergonomics and productivity they chose the automated and innovative Atlas Copco Screw Feeding System.
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With ALTURE : Optimize, you can continuously monitor your processes, avoiding quality issues and costly consequences.
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There is not always the possibility and time to check each joint in detail. With our five steps you can easily check your flow drill fastening quality when you don't have the time for elaborate processes.
Product Training
View the 'Calibration' Q&A session with Sean Garison on-demand today.
Pocket Guides
This Atlas Copco pocket guide on adhesive bonding, gives comprehensive information about adhesive bonding and compares different joining methods.
Innovation Stories
Experts working with cycling website BikeRadar continuously test all types of bikes, parts, clothing and accessories on three continents.
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Industrial Location SpotPoint (ILS) 2.0 is ready to bring your productivity and line speed to the next level. Wireless tooling solutions are a great place to start, but they aren’t perfect. ILS improves the advantages of wireless tools, making your assembly processes more efficient than ever.
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Join us for a question and answer session with Tim Smallwood, our Regional Service Team Leader. In this Q&A, Tim answered audience questions about EasyStart, an Atlas Copco software solution available to our customers.
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The assembly of a battery for hybrid and all-electric vehicles is one of the most safety-critical processes in vehicle manufacturing. But how does the K-Flow flow drill fastening joining technology that works with processing forces of up to 3000N fit into the picture?