Case study: sensor screwdrivers
Intuitively, every handyman knows how to tighten a screw. A human’s ability to feel makes it easy for us to understand torsion and when more torque is needed. But in industrial production, tightening according to feel alone might not be enough. A screw must be able to stay securely in place until the end of the product’s lifetime. Just one loose part could have a detrimental effect on the product's performance.
And in sectors where safety is paramount, sensor systems might come as a requirement. For instance, the car manufacturing sector necessitates the use of sensors on automatic screwdrivers. These must be capable of measuring at least one control variable. Torque, rotation or motor condition are all viable parameters for monitoring screwdriver performance and ensuring safe, reliable manufacture of goods.
Leading micro sensor driver supplier n-gineric produces a range of screwdriver systems for both manual and automatic operation. Designed for process-safe mounting, these screwdrivers can support screws from a thread size of just M0.6. This means that they are suitable for even the smallest assemblies, including smartphones and both smart and classic watches. A variety of screw spindle sizes are also available, supporting threaded connections up to a thread size of M5.
In search of a suitable drive system to support its sensor screwdrivers, n-gineric turned to FAULHABER.
