CASE STUDY LARGE SCALE AEROSPACE PARTS MANUFACTURER
Results INCREASED CAPACITY WITH EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
After testing the tool for 30 days, it was projected that the higher throughput and fewer reworks enabled by the NF-220 could result in a 30% improvement in capacity through the company’s existing lines. To fully test the potential, they initially ordered enough units to outfit a single line. Over the course of the next two years, the company replaced all of the previous electronic screwdrivers with the NF-220. In addition to the increased productivity, the NF-220’s brushless design required less maintenance, which reduced costs and improved accuracy and repeatability throughout the line. The projected savings enabled by additional capacity, less rework and scrap, and reduced maintenance was $130,000 per year. Likewise, they could sustain an additional 30% production demand without having to expand their space. As an added benefit the NF-220 screwdrivers are also electro-static discharge (ESD)-safe, an important consideration because of the electrical nature of the product they were being used to manufacture. This reduced the risk of a latent or catastrophic failure later, a critical consideration for equipment in an environment where passenger safety is always a concern.
APPLY THESE IDEAS • Calculate line productivity at various tool RPMs to optimize productivity • To prevent cross-threading, consider a tool with soft start capabilities • Consider ESD-safe tools when working with electronics • For enhanced quality control add a screw counter for error proofing production • Evaluate the need for static vs. dynamic torque testing based on the precision tolerance in your assembly process
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