Mountz Torque was approached by a loyal Aerospace client seeking to enhance their productivity. The aerospace company employed light assembly electric torque screwdrivers in its assembly operation to construct power modules situated beneath the middle seat in each plane row, facilitating passenger device charging. With 64 boxes needed per aircraft, retrofitting an entire fleet demanded swift delivery of substantial cage volumes. Simultaneously, maintaining quality was paramount, with cross-threading posing a genuine risk. Any box failure could ground an aircraft, underscoring the necessity of prioritizing assembly product quality.
CASE STUDY HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING
DIAGNOSING YOUR OPTIMAL TORQUE ASSEMBLY NEEDS
AT A GLANCE
Fortune 50 Healthcare Manufacturer In diagnostic medicine, precision is everything. That’s why this Fortune 50 Healthcare Manufacturer has long counted on tools from Mountz Torque. The company has always used a wide range of E-DRIVE EF-Series electric screwdrivers in its manufacturing operations. But as it was ramping up production on a new ultrasound instrument, Roberto Vargas, sales manager at Mountz came in to help them evaluate the tools and ensure the optimal assembly environment for this very delicate equipment. Challenges A WIDE RANGE OF TORQUE NEEDS Building this new piece of equipment involved a variety of different torque requirements. In the initial assembly, workers were using seven different drivers due to the various specs of the electronic and mechanical components in the device. The complexity of the assembly also involved a variety of required speeds, angles, and fastener/assembly delicacy. For Vargas it was clear that while the existing Mountz drivers were each individually outstanding tools, in this application the company needed a more robust all-in-one solution to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing and deliver stronger quality assurance at each step.
CHALLENGES • Very complex assembly requiring multiple tools
• Issues with quality assurance due to required speeds, angles and fastener delicacy SOLUTIONS • Single tool with built-in controls • Soft-start feature reducing risk of cross-threading and over tightening RESULTS • Economic advantages to consolidation of tools • Enhanced quality and greater production efficiency
CASE STUDY FORTUNE 50 HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURER
Solutions A SINGLE TOOL WITH BUILT-IN CONTROLS
Vargas recommended that they consider an SDC controller that would enable them to use a single driver for all of their torque assembly needs. After a demonstration of how this programmable instrument could account for the various torque requirements all with the same driver, the company was excited to consolidate and simplify the assembly process. The SDC controls for torque, speed, and the angle of the device. It also has a soft start and stop feature which reduces the risk of cross-threading and overtightening. Results THE ADVANTAGES OF CONSOLIDATION ADD UP With the new controller, they have the precision needed to ensure quality manufacturing in a single device. The company decided to implement controllers throughout this new production line and has recently upgraded to the most recent Mountz model, the MDC. While they still use the E-DRIVE electric screwdrivers in a number of other equipment assembly applications, for their most delicate projects, the precision control offered by the MDC is key. While the controllers are individually more expensive than a single driver, because they only needed one device versus seven, there was an economic advantage to consolidate. Likewise, not forcing operators to switch tools in the middle of assembly saved time and reduced worker errors. The end result was enhanced quality and greater efficiency in production. For a new product introduction, that’s a winning combination.
“ The pressure to deliver quality is constantly
increasing. Companies are looking for solutions that can better ensure the quality of their manufacturing processes. When it comes to torque, controllers offer a valuable benefit. ” Roberto Vargas, Sr. Territory Sales Manager APPLY THESE IDEAS • Consider how many different torque requirements exist in your assembly to determine whether individual tools or a controller would be most valuable • To prevent cross-threading, consider a tool with soft start capabilities • To determine if you need a controller, assess whether there are multiple variables that require precision (e.g., torque, speed, angle)
To find out how Mountz can help deliver the precision your assembly operations demand, contact us today.
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