40%
Reduction in cycle time vs. manual bolting process
3-axis
Motion via pneumatic cylinders + linear rails
Approved
Signed off for fabrication and production integration
Overview
- Custom pneumatic assembly that automatically torques bolts in a live production environment
- Designed for high cycle repeatability — eliminates operator variance across every bolt in the sequence
- Compact envelope meeting client's integration constraints within existing tooling cell footprint
Engineering
- Full fixture modeled in SolidWorks — pneumatic cylinders, linear rails, and a custom torque head integrated into a single assembly
- Validated fit within full production cell assembly model before fabrication approval
- Compact design compatible with existing tooling constraints on the shop floor
Outcome
- Reduced cycle time by an estimated 40% and eliminated manual handling of the torque tool per cycle
- Torque applied consistently within ±2 Nm of spec every cycle
- Improved operator safety by removing repetitive high-torque manual operations from the workflow
- Approved for fabrication and integration — delivered on schedule within co-op term