5 Ways to Improve Process Efficiency with Fastening Automation Workflows

5 Ways to Improve Process Efficiency with Fastening Automation Workflows

Assembly, Error-Proofing, Manufacturing, Torque Webinars

Is lost productivity impacting your manufacturing output? Repetitive fastening tasks managed across multiple workstations, tools, and assembly operators is an opportunity to improve process efficiency. Implementing a fastening automation workflow allows engineers to bridge the productivity gap. Grouping similar processes and assigning standardized tightening tasks allows manufacturers to streamline the assembly productivity process and remove…

Error-Proofing Assembly Process Techniques

Learn 5 Key Error-Proofing Assembly Process Techniques

Error-Proofing, Manufacturing, Power Assembly Tools, Torque Webinars

Solving fastening errors is about controlling variables or eliminating potential risks that create an unwanted fastening event. Mistake proofing is the quickest path to zero defects and is a critical enabler for efficient manufacturing. Error-proofing the complete tightening process improves manufacturers’ quality control process by reducing the number of defective products pulled from the assembly…

Mountz FGC Cam-Over Torque Wrenches

Prevent Over-Torque Events with FGC Cam-Over Wrench

Manufacturing, Process Control, Quality, Torque Wrench, Videos

How do you prevent an over-torque event for a fastening application? The FGC torque wrench is engineered with a cam-over technology and prevents over-torque. The cam-over mechanism physically prevents the operator from over-torquing fasteners. Selecting a poka-yoke tool improves process control and reduces scrap rates. Fastening bolts with a click wrench expose manufacturers to a…

EPC-10 Wireless Controller

EPC-10 Wireless Controller for EPT Cordless Screwdrivers

Manufacturing, Power Assembly Tools, Process Control

The EPC-10 wireless controller operates with the EPT-Series transducerized smart cordless screwdrivers. The controller can monitor and collect fastening and event data for up to 8 wireless EPT battery screwdrivers. As cordless tools are used independently, the fastening and event are sent to the EPC-10 controller in real-time once the operation is completed. The cordless screwdriver stores…

Mountz NF-Series Brushless Electric Screwdrivers

Increase Manufacturing Productivity with NF-Series Electric Screwdrivers

Assembly, Manufacturing, Power Assembly Tools

Faster than hand tools, electric torque screwdrivers are ideal for high-volume assembly operations where speed is of the essence. These tools can either be operated by assembly workers or robotic applications. The NF-Series brushless electric screwdrivers add precision and repeatability to the assembly process. Electric screwdrivers with brushless motors are engineered for higher efficiency and…

Small Torque Wrenches

Small Torque Wrench for Tightening Small Fasteners

Manufacturing, Torque Webinars, Torque Wrench, Uncategorized

When under or over-torquing puts your products at risk, a break-over wrench can help support a quality control process by empowering an operator to prevent assembly errors. The versatile torque-limiting wrench allows engineers to improve process control by reducing the risk of over-tightening.  The break-over wrench tightens fasteners accurately and informs the operator when the…

Torque and Angle Fastening Method

Torque and Angle Tightening Method

Assembly, Error-Proofing, Manufacturing, Power Assembly Tools, Process Control

The Mountz smart electric screwdriver system offers a parameter setting option for an assembly application requiring torque and angle operation. The ECT and EC-Series electric screwdrivers allow a fastening process to torque a fastener to a preset value and then rotate a designated amount of degrees. The torque and angle process first tightens the fasteners…

Mountz Smart Electric Screwdrivers

Auto Program the RPM Setting for Smart Electric Screwdrivers

Automation & Robotics, Error-Proofing, Manufacturing, Process Control, Videos

When fastening long screws with the EC or ECT smart electric screwdrivers, are you looking for efficiency and accuracy? The auto-customizing feature learns the characteristic of the rundown and will automatically program the free angle. This process allows the tool to operate at a high RPM and then automatically slow down to a low fastening…

Smart cordless screwdrivers

Activate a Fastening Program with a Cordless Screwdriver’s Bar Code Scanner

Error-Proofing, Manufacturing, Power Assembly Tools, Process Control, Productivity

The EPT cordless screwdriver features a built-in bar code scanner. The bar code scanner lets the operator instantly select and activate a programmed fastening event on the controller. A bar code scanner can scan the bar code to trigger the correct event and capture and record the data for each run down by assigning a…

Electric Screwdrivers

How to Program the Soft Start Speed Function of Electric Screwdrivers

Manufacturing, Power Assembly Tools, Process Control, Productivity, Videos

With select Mountz brushless electric screwdrivers, it offers a soft start speed function. This feature allows you to set the initial speed ramp for a fastening application. You adjust the starting speed of an electric screwdriver for a slow rotation, which allows for smooth engagement between fasteners and parts. It helps prevent cross-threading events. The…