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Application Note: Performance and NVH Audit for Power Steering Rack
Evaluating the mechanical performance of power steering rack and pinion assemblies is critical to assure safety and control in any driving situation. This can be challenging as it requires multiple audits. Read the Application Note and see how Sciemetric's solution resolved this challenge.
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Application Note: Short Block Crank Torque to Turn Test
A major engine manufacturer was experiencing customer complaints and costly warranty repairs and quickly required a solution that could detect defects early in the Short Block assembly process, specifically defects caused by crankshafts. Sciemetric’s Short Block Crank Torque to Turn test measures the torque as the crank is rotated, applying advanced algorithms for consistent and reliable detection of defects such as contaminated bearings, debris, incorrect fit, bent or nicked cranks, etc. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note: The True Cost of Medical Packaging
In medical device packaging it is extremely important to have a reliable sterile sealing process, however in many cases it is the last piece of the puzzle before going to market with a product. When a proper seal packaging process is not practiced, it quite often leads to returns and having to re-package the product or dispose of it all together while additional unnecessary costs are incurred. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Video: sigPOD process monitoring for Manufacturing 4.0
Missing defects is a costly problem for manufacturers. The sigPOD from Sciemetric detects defects as they occur in production – where it is most efficient and before they become bigger issues down the line. Watch this short video to learn more about how sigPOD can help you meet your Manufacturing 4.0 goals.
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E-Book: 5 ways a process signature reveals insights from your production line
Gaining insights into problems on the production line hinges on having access to the right kind of data. Digital process signatures provide a visual representation of everything that happened through every millisecond of a manufacturing operation. Find out how to put this data to work to achieve better defect detection, optimize test cycles times and more in your factory with this free e-book.
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Application Note: Dispense Operations
Downstream issues on the production line with leaks, non-secure parts and components, or unwanted noise and vibration can often be traced back to a flawed fluid dispense operation. The Sciemetric solution, using digital process signature analysis, allows manufacturers to identify faulty dispense operations as they occur and take corrective action. The result is reduced downtime, scrap, rework costs, warranty claims, and improved production efficiency and product quality.
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Application Note: Detecting Debris Under Brake Caliper Seal
End-of-line leak tests were not catching some brake caliper defects. Process anomalies such as small debris pieces, or “chips” in the seal groove were resulting in very subtle defects which were impossible to detect. Caliper defects were being discovered by vehicle assembly plants or by customers, which led to expensive warranty repairs and productivity disruptions. The manufacturer required a solution with minimal tooling and fixturing modification that would reliably improve caliper quality without affecting yield. Read our application note to learn how Sciemetric solved the problem.
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Application Note: Crimp Nut Monitoring
A manufacturer of steering linkages required a method to measure and improve the quality and effectiveness of their idler arm assembly process, specifically the nut crimping operation. Their problem was that there was no way to determine the effectiveness of the operation as common problems such as cross-threading, missing crimp and “soft” crimping often occurred. Read this Application Note to learn how Sciemetric solved the problem.
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Application Note: Engine Assembly In-Process Testing (IPT) Using Process Signature Analysis
Why wait until end-of-line testing to find defects and root-cause when that leads to increased repair costs and lowers productivity. An engine defect can be introduced at any machining or assembly station, the sooner the defects are found the better. Sciemetric’s Engine In-process testing (IPT) solution finds and contains the defect(s) through various monitors installed along critical operations important for quality assurance, such as force, torque, leak, vibration, etc. With easy generation of yield and trend reports including full drill down, it’s fast to find to find root cause. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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Application Note: Leak Testing for Compressible Limb Sleeves
Recycled pressure cuffs must be tested prior to reuse to ensure they meet the standards. The medical company needed not only to improve the accuracy, repeatability and reliability of the test that was being done manually, but also had to collect test data records for each part. Sciemetric developed a solution that automated the test, provided clear visibility into the process and complete part traceability. Read the Application Note to learn more.
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