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Application Note | Rubber to Metal Bond Test: Conformance Verification
A manufacturer’s subjective method of testing rubber-to-metal bond using an application of tensile or shear load and observation of surface defects was missing defects. Sciemetric’s advanced integrity analysis system provides a cost efficient platform for testing, taking inputs from existing load cell and displacement transducers and working with additional sensors to detect even the most subtle non-visible bond defects ruptures. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note: Crimp & Stake Verification
sigPOD offers a range of feature checks for crimp analysis, allowing device manufacturers to increase efficiency, drastically lower scrap rates, and maintain robust historical test data. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note: Pop Rivet Monitor (AN167)
The entire crimping force waveform (force vs. time) is captured by the Signature Analysis system and the software then analyzes the waveform in order to identify defects and deviations in the process. The high speed of the Signature Analysis equipment allows 100% of the installed rivets to be verified leading to significant improvements in quality.
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Case Study: OEM cuts warranty claims with dramatic improvement to leak test Gage R&R
For one international manufacturer of agricultural machinery, it took a head-to-head trial to prove it made good business sense to replace an unreliable third-party leak testing platform that its quality team couldn’t trust. Read the case study to learn more.
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Application Note: Leak Testing of Carburetor Assemblies
When a manufacturer’s carburetor line had to gear up to take on the production of another plant, the Sentinel 3520 enabled them to meet the challenge. By dramatically improving the cycle time of their leak test system not only did they reduce the number of leak test stations by half, allowing them to incorporate the test into the line, they improved their quality.
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Application Note | Power Steering Pump Assembly: Force Versus Distance Process Monitoring
A faulty pulley being incorrectly pressed onto the pump shaft resulted in faulty power steering pumps. The manufacturer required a cost-effective solution to verify that the pulley was securely pressed into the pump shaft prior to final assembly. In one case, Sciemetric’s press monitoring system was installed to find the defects before final assembly by performing various tests with each part including press force, and pulley height checks during assembly, providing detailed signatures of the press, position while storing all data for complete traceability. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note | Power Steering Pump Tube Press: Verification Of Tube Press Into Power Steering Pump
An automotive parts manufacturer was unable to verify that the tube insertion process was free of defects to avoid potential power steering failures in the field. A sigPOD press monitor was configured to monitor press load versus distance and successfully detects defects in-process such as too large insertion hole, loose tube and debris. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note: Transfer Case Shift Actuator Test
Electronically operated transfer cases are difficult to test post-installation as it is unreliable and expensive, especially when defects are found. Sciemetric offers turnkey solutions for several test scenarios using signature analysis to detect and pinpoint defects in the transfer case (poor gear mesh, motor winding defects, and defective actuator), while accurately determining root-cause(s). Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note: Transmission NVH Testing
The engine manufacturer had issues with inconsistent transmission quality causing unwanted noise and vibration. Sciemetric’s proven NVH test was seamlessly integrated onto their existing EOL test to detect issues such as, valve noise, missing bearings, timing problems, gear and loose rubbing parts in addition to having all data stored in a central location for complete traceability. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note: Press Monitoring for Rotary Die Cutting Operations
sigPOD equips rotary cutting die press with new predictive maintenance capabilities to reduce downtime, tool wear and scrap. Read the application note to learn more.
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