BUILDING HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUSES
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21ST CENTURY TOOL ­TECHNOLOGY FOR ­HEAVY TRUCK AND BUS ­MANUFACTURING Atlas Copco is more than tools – we are a ­ otal solutions provider. Featuring the world’s most extensive range t of power tools, assembly systems and process software, our product portfolio is a true reflection of cuttingedge 21st century tool technology. Advanced Atlas Copco solutions and technical support are helping to raise productivity and reduce operating costs for heavy truck and bus manufacturers worldwide.

MEETING YOUR CHALLENGES ATLAS COPCO HAS TOOLING SOLUTIONS THAT WILL… n Speed up production on your existing production line n Help eliminate bottlenecks n Raise quality and reduce the n ­ umber of rejects and reworking further down the line n Adapt your tooling to handle product variations being built in the same line n Help reduce your operating costs and make your production more cost-effective to sharpen your ­ ompetitive c edge in the marketplace n Create a well-planned ergonomic working environment in your plant, helping to increase o ­ perator safety and well-being while raising...

LET’S TALK JOINTS – SAFETY­ CRITICAL OR QUALITY ­CRITICAL? Windshield assembly Tank to frame assembly Fifth wheel assembly Safety belts Hydraulic, water and air lines Instrument panel assembly Wheel tightenings Steering wheel ­assembly Pedal assembly Frame assembly Motor to chassis

Choose the right tightening strategy On truck and bus assembly lines it is important to decide which application will be a safety critical, a quality/function critical or non quality critical application. This is in order to select the correct tool and tightening strategy for the application. The tightening strategy guides the process of applying the right torque to the selected bolt to achieve the correct clamp force. A normal truck is assembled using some 4,000 screws. If a customer wants to save weight it is possible to specify smaller screws with a higher bolt grade. This will save a...

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Raising productivity Atlas Copco pneumatic and electric handheld and fixtured assembly tools are fast and powerful with the capability to help remove bottlenecks and streamline your production. Optimize your production line with advanced tools and technical support from Atlas Copco. We can show you how to achieve a major increase productivity without investing in expensive new production lines, production facilities and special plant engineering and construction. Quality that contributes to safety The trend in assembly is to use fewer bolts in order to reduce costs and weight. This means...

GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME Six steps to zero-fault fastening There is no torque specified Operator only need to tighten the parts together. This could also be pre tightening. Totally operator depending tightening. To assure a correct tightening torque The first step to zero fault production is obtained by using an assembly tool that delivers a precise and pre-determined torque. However, only the tightening torque is controlled at this first step, operators and workpieces are not yet involved in the monitoring process. the joint also leads to an improperly tightened joint. The way to detect...

CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB SIX STEPS TOWARDS ZERO-FAULT ­FASTENING STEP As joint fastening grows more complex, error proofing becomes a key factor for the profitability of your operation. The later an assembly defect is identified, the more it costs to correct further down the line. At worst, it could reach the endcustomer and result in warranty claims and loss of goodwill. Leading the field for tightening process control, Atlas Copco has defined six To steps towards zero-fault fastening. assure that the joint is correct. To assure that all screws are tightened. To assure safety...

IS THIS WHAT YOUR OPERATORS ARE THINKING? RAMP UP YOUR 1. Chassis assembly Tools in use: Impact wrenches. • Can I apply the right torque to a joint with an impact wrench? What happens when the torque is too low and the tightening does not create enough clamp force? Does the joint loosen every time? • When I use the impact wrench, every time I perform a tightening, I have to go one “click” more. This is very time consuming and my shoulders are aching. • If I holding down the trigger of the impact wrench for a shorter time because I don’t like the vibrations into my hand, will this affect the...

PRODUCTION STEPS PRODUCTION – NOW! 2. Truck axle: Assemble holder to axle 3. Axle to chassis ­ ssembly (U-bolt) a Tools in use: Impact wrench plus click wrench. Tools in use: Impact wrench plus click wrench. Upgrade option 1: ErgoPulse pneumatic pulse tools, or LTP pneumatic shut-off tools. Upgrade option: Fixtured multiple spindles or QST. Upgrade option 2: QST fixtured nutrunners. 5. Motor: Attach gearbox to ­ otor (flange) m 6. Attach motor with gearbox to chassis Tools in use: Impact wrench plus click wrench. Tools in use: Impact wrench plus click wrench. Upgrade option 1: LTD or LTP...

To ensure the highest level of productivity in your plant, Atlas Copco offers two ranges of advanced screwdrivers. Our LUM pneumatic screwdrivers are state-of-the-art tools offering high accuracy, wide torque and speed ranges and operator friendly ergonomic designs. These tools are complemented by our BCP battery clutch pistol-grip screwdrivers, which set you free from cables or hoses! Fast and powerful with superior ergonomics, BCP tools offer maximum accessibility and high productivity for your quality critical assembly operations.

PNEUMATIC ASSEMEBLY TOOLS PNEUMATIC ­SCREWDRIVERS – Wide torque and speed ranges – High torque, maximum accessibility ­ – Easy on the operator – Built for productivity APPLICATION EXAMPLES n HOSE CLAMPS n HOLDERS FOR HOSES AND CABLES n INTERIOR ASSEMBLY BATTERY CLUTCH SHUTOFF SCREWDRIVERS – Freedom from cables and hoses – Choose the optimal speed for your assembly – Feedback to the operator – Lithium-Ion battery technology BCP battery tool Torque range: 0.8 – 12 Nm BCV battery tool Toque range: 1,5-45 Nm Note: This is just a selection of tools from our extensive range. Please refer to the...