Driving quality, process reliability, and transparency, Avantguard eliminates operator errors and rework issues regardless of whether you start with a single station, a production cell, or an entire assembly line.
As manufacturing transitions to Industry 4.0, Avantguard assists along the way by addressing current industry challenges regarding operator influence during production. Perhaps the most important method of addressing operator influence is through operator guidance, a key feature of Avantguard.
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Operator guidance at a glance
Operators working on a plant floor are only as good as their best day. After all, they’re human. Mistakes can become inevitable on the production line without proper error-proofing methods in place. This is where Avantguard enters the picture. Avantguard revolutionizes the assembly process for all product variations by identifying errors, guiding operators through complex tasks, and assisting in the repair process. By guiding operators through the assembly process with visuals and step-by-step instructions, Avantguard ensures high-quality products, full traceability, and little room for operator error or oversight.
Zero defects on the line
Today, the ability to adapt and keep pace with the industrial changes being seen, such as Industry 4.0 and Smart Integrated Assembly, is more important than ever. To remain relevant in your industry you must be agile. Your operators must be, too. Through step-by-step operator guidance, Avantguard drives assembly workflow at the workstation. When tasks are not completed, the solution records this information for traceability purposes. This guarantees that things are done right the first time and in the correct order.
Reduced costs of rework and scrap, increased productivity
Human errors like choosing the wrong part on a build sequence or missing a step of the sequence itself are oversights with costly consequences. During the assembly process, operator guidance provides visual instructions as operators move through the build sequence and pick parts.
This software also guides operators through the torque process. During the tightening sequence, the current bolt that needs to be tightened is highlighted by a slight background glow along with a rotating animation. Once the bolt is OK, it will turn green. If it is NOK, it will turn red, and any skipped fastenings will be yellow. With an extremely user-friendly interface, operator training is simple. This reduces training time and turnover rates, allowing your facility to spend valuable time being productive on the line.
Operator Guidance Summarized
Your plant’s ability to keep up with the ever-changing manufacturing of today is an indication of its success. Stay flexible and agile with software that detects errors at their source and prevents them from progressing down the line. With Avantguard working alongside your operators, eliminating risky deviations and potential errors during assembly, you can achieve zero defects on the line and reduce the costs of scrap and rework.
If you’re interested in learning more about the features of Avantguard, check out our on-demand webinar: Avantguard: The Future of Error-Proofing Software in Assembly! You can also learn more by checking out the Avantguard webpage here. For more information on software solutions from Atlas Copco, contact us today to speak with our experts and to schedule a demo.