Fastening regimes with multiple screws are susceptible to fastening failures such as cross-threading, cam-outs, stripped screws, omissions, and unfinished rundowns. A screw counting process is an error-prevention technique that allows an engineer to detect and eliminate costly screw-fastening errors during the assembly process. Monitoring the fastening process allows production managers to correct fastening errors rather…
Manufacturing companies must meet high standards for product quality. Products manufactured on assembly lines must be identical. However, fastening every bolt in every product to the same degree is difficult, if not impossible, for an employee to do without mechanical aids. This variability in fastening results demands the intervention of a tool that can control…
At their United Kingdom facility in Whales, an engineering team sought a tooling solution to resolve an ongoing risk with some fastening applications. The project was for AC units that they produce for Volvo automobiles. They were interested in a power tool to enhance the process reliability and production efficiency to prevent product defects and…
Did you know that an incorrect screw fastening sequence can provide unreliable results? The wrong sequence could cause manufacturing failures and add additional rework expenses. Joint relaxation occurs to some extent in all fastened joints and is a problem in joints where gaskets, or parts such as spring washers and plastics, are utilized. It can…
In any application where the fastening of bolts and screws is critical—which includes aerospace, automotive, medical device, electronics, and packaging industries, to name a few—businesses depend on torque tools to deliver the precise amount of force necessary to hold a fastener in place indefinitely. Whether you’re in manufacturing or maintenance, the most important attributes your…
Micro-sized screws are essential for microelectronic components, and each fastener must receive the right amount of torque to prevent defects. To keep miniature screws from coming loose or breaking, manufacturing engineers need a solution to apply precision torque control for these delicate components. Mountz’s Mini MD-Series smart screwdriver system provides manufacturers with the latest micro…
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…
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…
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.…
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…