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the ECT tool not to clear an assembly until all the fastening events are completed. If a fastening error occurs, the torque control system will detect it and flag it. Adding an EZ-Glider torque arm as part of the solution package provides additional benefits as it prevents the screwdriver from accidentally being dropped on the floor or the product. The ergonomic solution prevents employee injuries and reduces operator fatigue. Results Error-proofing the assembly process improves their quality by reducing the number of defective products rejected during the quality review stage and eliminating the risk of product failures in the field. The poka-yoke system is providing real-time monitoring and error detection. They can streamline the manufacturing process and remove human error risks by grouping multiple repetitive tasks into a single fastening workflow. The automation process enables Bergstrom a manufacturing method to achieve and maintain process uniformity. In addition to preventing errors in assembly, the new solution also collects production data on the line, allowing them to generate a detailed production record of every product they’ve assembled. The ergonomic arm is improving employee safety as it absorbs torque reaction and preventing repetitive stress injuries.
APPLY THESE IDEAS • Implement a fastening automation workflow process when there is a repetitive series of tightening tasks • For enhanced quality control, add a screw counting process to eliminate costly screw-fastening errors • Achieve multiple fastening tasks with one tooling system • Deploy screwdriver system provides error-proofing capabilities that track each screw the tools fasten. • To prevent cross-threading, consider a tool with soft start capabilities
Contact us today to find out how Mountz can help your company implement error-proofing and workflow automation equipment for executing production tasks with high precision and repeatability.
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