The requirement for strict specification and acceptance of all automotive parts and components has greatly increased in recent years.  Screw thread inspection is no exception.  The common practice of eddy current probes, lasers, proximity sensors or vision systems are only partly successful as they only inform you of the presence of a thread, not if it's correct or within tolerance.

 

The automated thread checking solution from SMAC enables a 100 percent detailed inspection and verification of all parts.  It also identifies tool wear sooner, and allows SPC data acquisition for process control and quality systems.  All of this translates to higher quality and throughput, lower costs and increased customer confidence.

 

An optional Thread Check Graphical User Interface (GUI) is also available.  Graphical User Interface, SMAC-Motion, provides a simple and straightforward way to quickly configure motion parameters of a variety of SMAC single/dual axis actuators and controllers.

 

Automotive industry parts and assembly quality standards have moved from sigma level sampling to zero defect requirements. These more stringent manufacturing results can be achieved through a combination of containment through 100 percent inspections (eliminating bad parts) and correction through immediate feedback and adjustment. Inspection by hand can be reduced or eliminated, parts rejection can virtually be eliminated, and tool wear can be substantially reduced, all while increasing the pace of production.

 

SMAC programmable actuators allow detailed inspection and verification for all mission critical parts and are being used in a variety of automotive applications such as screw thread checking, switch tests, quality measurement, effort testing, displacement testing and more. SMAC can provide unique inline quality control solutions that successfully automate inspection procedures.