torque and angle control

Four Fastening Tools Among Nominees for ASSEMBLY Product of the Year

October 16, 2019

To draw attention to the breadth and quality of new technologies on display at The ASSEMBLY Show, we’re holding the 2nd annual “Product of the Year” contest at the show, and you—the attendees—will be the judges. We’ve nominated 20 products in five categories that we think are particularly innovative. Among them are four fastening tools.

What’s New With DC Electric Tools

DC electric fastening tools improve error proofing, quality control and flexibility

John Sprovieri

June 4, 2018

Error proofing, quality control and flexibility are essential on today's assembly lines. As a result, manufacturers are increasingly investing in DC electric fastening tools. These tools allow engineers to adjust tool speed to match various applications and control more aspects of the fastening process, including key parameters such as torque and angle.

How to Determine a Torque Specification

The best fastening technology is only as good as the specifications they’re designed to maintain.

John Sprovieri

November 14, 2017

Aslew of technology is available to ensure threaded fasteners are installed in the correct sequence and at the correct torque and angle.

Statistical Process Control of Torque Data on Assembly Lines

Power tools collect a wealth of data about the fastening process, but what can engineers learn from it?

John Sprovieri

November 7, 2016

Power tools collect a wealth of data about the fastening process. With some simple statistical analysis, engineers can obtain valuable insight into the fastening process.

The ASSEMBLY Show

Next-Gen Fastening Tools Improve Traceability, Ergonomics, Quality

John Sprovieri

February 6, 2015

Control, ergonomics and data logging were the hallmarks of new fastening tools exhibited at The ASSEMBLY Show last fall.

Challenges in Automatic Screwdriving

John Sprovieri

February 3, 2015

Suppliers of automatic screwdriving equipment talk about their toughest challenges and how they overcame them.

New Trends in Electric Tools

Error proofing and quality control requirements are driving demand.

Austin Weber

June 4, 2013

Electric tools have been available for more than a decade. However, until recently, many manufacturers were reluctant to invest in the technology because DC electric screwdrivers and nutrunners traditionally were more expensive than air-powered alternatives.