Process Signature VerificationTM
Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (ITS), a Sciemetric integration partner provides Process Signature Verification™, a defect detection technology that uses the change in physical parameters during a process, to indicate the success or failure of that process. With Sciemetric's Process Signature Verification™ and ITS' engineering skills, 100% product verification is feasible, as well as 100% process documentation and a parametric guide to root cause determination.
A process signature is a detailed description of the behaviour of the physical parameters of a manufacturing process, like force and distance in an assembly press operation. The technology offers high speed data collection (up to 250,000 points a second), high resolution data, high repeatability and accuracy.
Process Signature Verification™ provides the most detailed monitoring possible of a process. Rigorous mathematics and high repeatability allow for complete confidence in test results. The technology delivers advanced defect detection in a scaleable and flexible platform that can be used for single tests or throughout the plant - for virtually any application. If you are experiencing quality issues with a manufacturing process, the technology can be used to catch defects early and improve productivity.
Process Signature Verification™ can be used in many manufacturing processes where accurate quality testing and defect detection are critical. The industrial use of the technology was perfected in the automotive industry. There, the scientific analysis instruments were developed into highly scalable and robust industrial products that serve test and verification requirements on live automotive assembly line. Leading medical manufacturers have also discovered that monitoring process variables can predict outcomes with startling accuracy.
Typical Applications
• Fluid dispensing monitoring
• Gauging and profiling
• Leak testing
• Press-fit monitoring
• Torque testing
• Vibration monitoring
Typical Benefits
Warranty and Recall
Reduced a Powertrain recall from 10,000 to 7 units through post-shipment analysis of the signature data.
Increase Yield
Reduced failures on vacuum pump by 98% (savings of $4.8 Million a year) by identifying two different failure behaviours, one of which could be handled by new specifications on an internal part.
Accelerated Line Launch
Accelerated launch by 400% for global automotive company due to insight into process.
Accelerated Process Validation
Assembly process validation accelerated through signature curve documentation.
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