Automated Smart Screwdriving Solution
Southwestern PTS’ Automated Smart Screwdriving Solution increases throughput, improves quality, and records data for your fastening process. The cell pairs FANUC CRX cobots with ESTIC transducerized tools, renowned for their precision and full traceability, and is seamlessly integrated by Southwestern PTS using our fastening expertise. Configurable for a wide range of torque and reach needs, it adapts to any assembly on your production line.
Compatibility
Suitable Applications
AssemblyProduct Highlights:
- Digitally controlled, high-precision tightening with consistent, repeatable results
- IIoT-enabled data capture and traceability, supporting real-time monitoring and quality analytics
- Optimized cycle times and higher throughput driven by automated, connected processes
Benefits:
- Reliable fastening results: The transducerized pulse technology maintains steady torque delivery from cycle to cycle, helping eliminate variability in your fastening process.
- Actionable fastening data: Detailed tightening records are available for audits, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement—not just stored, but useful.
- Broad fastening capability: A torque window of .1–140 Nm allows one setup to cover a wide span of fastener sizes without swapping tools.
- Works with many part designs: The system adjusts easily to new geometries and fixture layouts, making it well-suited for operations that run several products or variants.
- Operator-centric workflow: Collaborative operation reduces strain and lets teams focus on inspection, loading, or higher-value tasks instead of manual fastening.
- Stable, automated fastener delivery: The bowl feeder option maintains a steady supply of screws, supporting consistent cycle times and reducing operator intervention.
Specifications
| Dimensions | Basic table size is 30 x 48 x 30 inches table on casters |
| Footprint | Same as dimensions |
| Reach | CRX-5iA 994 MM (other models can be used) |
| Power Requirements | 120V |
| End of Arm Tooling Type(s) | The EOAT is a mounted Estic transducerized pulse tool, the model of which is chosen based on the torque needed, covering a torque range of 0.1N･m (0.88 in.lbs) to 140 N･m (103 ft.lbs) |
| Software | Estic Handy2000 (no license fees) |
| Safety | Optional safety scanners and light curtains can be added to the cell |
Throughput: cycle time is 3-4 seconds per screw position when using the pick and drive system and 1 second when using the blow-feed system.