Industrial assembly • UK & Ireland
Make fastening results part of your quality record
Screwdriving process monitoring helps manufacturers review supported fastening values and understand whether a cycle met its configured criteria. AFTSL can discuss LEETX controller and monitoring options, including the requirements for linking results to an assembly.
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Turn process data into useful production information
Monitoring and traceability serve related purposes. Monitoring evaluates the fastening process; traceability links its result to a component, order or production record. A useful specification describes both the values to be captured and how the correct assembly will be identified.
Depending on the equipment and configuration, recorded information may include tightening results, process status and other controller data. LEETX TCS.2000 controllers combine process control with data collection and offer historical results and curve display. Connections to wider systems need to be checked against the selected controller, software and plant requirements.
Process visibility
Specify which supported values and cycle outcomes are needed for operators and quality teams.
Assembly identification
Consider barcode or other identification methods to associate fastening results with the right product.
Data integration
Define interfaces, storage, export and access requirements before choosing the monitoring configuration.
Define the record you need to keep
Start with the quality question the data must answer. List the required result fields, component identifiers, retention period and reporting needs. Include your existing controller models and any PLC, MES or quality system interfaces. The integration should also define how missing identifiers, network interruptions and rejected cycles are handled. Software functions, connectivity and licensing are confirmed for the chosen configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Screwdriving Process Monitoring & Traceability: application and specification questions.
Is pass/fail indication the same as traceability?
No. A pass/fail indication reports a cycle outcome. Traceability additionally connects the relevant information to an identifiable assembly or production record and retains it in an agreed way.
Which fastening values can be recorded?
The available values depend on the tooling, sensors and controller. Torque, angle or cycle-status information may be available, but the required fields must be checked for the specific system.
Can results be linked to a barcode?
Component identification can form part of a traceability concept. Reader integration, identifier validation and the link between the component and fastening result need to be specified.
Can the data connect to our MES or quality system?
Possible interfaces depend on the selected hardware and software. Share the receiving system and communication requirements so the integration can be assessed.
Does monitoring replace product inspection?
Not automatically. Process monitoring supports an agreed quality plan. The relationship between recorded fastening values, product performance and any inspection requirements must be validated for the application.
Talk to AFTSL about your project
Send your application details to sales@aftsl.co.uk or speak to Barry Bowen on 01952 216 890. Based in Telford, AFTSL supports tooling enquiries across the UK and Ireland.
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For product-specific technical information, see LEETX’s manufacturer information. System suitability, available functions and specification are confirmed for each application.