How To Implement a Screw Counting Process to Maximize Productivity

The intent of the screw counting process is to ensure that all screws are accounted for during the assembly process. Fastener tracking devices, like screw counters, not only count the number of screws delivered, but they also detect and display fastening errors such as cross-threading, omissions, and unfinished rundowns. From there, these error-proofing devices can inform line workers or production supervisors in real-time, who can correct the problem by properly completing the process or prevent the faulty product from being moved down the line.
 
A screw counter helps manufacturers detect and eliminate costly screw-fastening errors during the assembly process. Using a screw counter is like putting the eyes and ears of a quality control manager where they are needed most – right on the assembly area. Any errors detected are immediately displayed on a digital screen to catch the attention of the operator. Screw counters verify that all fasteners have been installed and were seated to the tools preset torque setting. Total tallies can also be uploaded to a central data system, where they can be viewed, aggregated, reported, and studied.
 
Safeguarding against fastening failures requires you to deploy tools equipped with error-proofing capabilities that monitor the screw fastening process. Learn how to improve production efficiency by eliminating fastening problems like missing screws, cross-threading, and unfinished rundowns.

What You Will Learn:
• Why an improper tightening process can cause fastening failures
• Methods for preventing parts leaving the production area with missing screws 
• Tactics to detect cross-threading, omissions, unfinished rundowns and cycle incompletes
• How to verify that all fasteners have been installed properly
• Ways to integrate with a machine & PLC interface for line control
• How to document an assembly process and easily view an assembly’s fastening history
• Best practices to increase efficiency and reduce or eliminate rework and warranty costs