Data visualization and analysis provides double-digit gains in leak test cycle time and FTT
Many manufacturers face the costly problem of a lagging leak test cycle time. With constant pressures on production, line managers have no choice but to run parallel test stations to maintain production quotas. More often than not, the answer is simple—use your leak test data. Here’s how one customer did it.
Can your leak tester self-diagnose?
Leak testing is a quality assurance process notorious for reliability and repeatability challenges. Steve White discusses how and why Sciemetric includes a self-test function as part of its 3520 Leak Test System, to quickly diagnose any issues that may compromise reliability.
How to reduce fill time in leak test
When it comes to leak, a smaller part is faster to test. But you can’t just make a part smaller – or can you? Steve White discusses ways to shorten fill time by considering test station fixturing and connections, the part’s internal geometry and supply pressure.
Large volume leak test: 4 tips for a reliable and repeatable test
Performing a leak test on big parts poses big challenges. But, as is the case with any leak test scenario, if you know and control your variables, you can control the test. Here are 4 tips to help you achieve a reliable and repeatable leak test.
Dear John: What's the difference between pressure decay leak and flow-based leak test?
Question: Dear John, What’s the difference between a pressure decay leak test and a flow-based leak test? How do I know which one I should use? Answer: Leak testing is one of those things that is more complicated than it seems on the surface. The differences b…
Why is my leak rate repeatability so poor?
Ron Pawulski explores how poor control of test pressure is one of the most common causes of repeatability issues with leak testing. The answer? Digital smart sensors and software that constantly monitor and adjust to compensate for any variations.
5 ways to improve your production line in 2020
Optimize manufacturing test cycle times using digital process signatures
Go beyond station checks to improve product quality and line efficiency: The value of process monitoring and data analytics
5 tips to improve your production line in 2019
With each new year, many of us take time to reflect on our past and set goals for the future. Why not apply the same exercise to your production line? To help you improve your production line in 2019, we have provided the following tips, chock full of insights from our experts.