Modern manufacturing is global. One company’s product—like a sedan, a tractor, or an airliner—may be made of materials from dozens of countries and assembled in dozens more. No matter how many smaller contract manufacturers are involved in creating a final product—whether one or two hundred—only one company is ultimately responsible for the final project. The…
How do you select a torque wrench or screwdriver for a fastening application? While choosing a torque wrench or screwdriver for a torque application may seem straightforward, understanding the differences between tool types and product features can be confusing. Each class of hand tools relies on different torque limitation methods, and other techniques are most…
When under or over-torquing puts manufacturers’ products at risk, a break-over wrench can help support a quality control process by empowering an operator to prevent assembly errors. The Mountz TBX line of precision preset break-over wrenches ensures consistent process and quality control for accurately tightening various types of fasteners. The torque limiting wrench informs the…
An electric screwdriver with a brushed motor incurs frequent maintenance intervals and costs that impede manufacturing efficiency and production output. Keeping power tools operating at total capacity is an essential objective for a manufacturing engineer to ensure productivity doesn’t falter. Electric screwdrivers with brushless motors are engineered for higher efficiency and performance. Brushless power tools…
The risk reliability increases when an electric screwdriver drifts out of calibration over time or usage. Accuracy, repeatability, and safety are the significant benefits of checking your electric or air screwdriver’s calibration (also known as torque verification). The advantage of a torque analyzer is that a quality engineer can easily and quickly verify the torque…
Workplace injuries are a multi-billion dollar dilemma, especially for the manufacturing and production industry. These injuries result in: Lost productivity Increased insurance premiums Legal expenses All of which cost companies time and money. The cost of preventing these injuries before they happen is always lower than the cost of dealing with injuries after they occur.…
Power-driven screwdrivers are suitable for an assortment of assembly applications. Determining the right electric screwdriver for your fastening application is a challenging process. The requirements for selecting an electric screwdriver for production engineers vary depending on the product type, materials, and the manufacturing process. When choosing the proper tool for the joint you are fastening…
An adjustable torque screwdriver can save manufacturers and maintenance workers time and money by allowing them to accurately tighten critical fasteners of different sizes—all with a single tool. Thanks to the tool’s externally adjustable torque settings, you can quickly switch torque values in the field or at the station, improving productivity. A quality adjustable screwdriver…
Assembly processes generate a vast amount of fastening data in real-time that can provide valuable information to aid manufacturers in making more intelligent process decisions and minimizing quality failures while maximizing productivity. A smart torque control system equipped with a transducer constantly measures torque in real time and feeds data into the system. In-process monitoring…
The PTT is a hand-held torque analyzer, making torque testing mobile and easy, from calibration labs to assembly stations. The PTT torque tester offers a quick testing solution to ensure the tools fall within acceptable limits. The torque analyzer is ideal for calibrating and testing hand screwdrivers, wrenches, and power tools. Highly portable and user-friendly,…