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Expert Walk - Optimize Your Assembly Processes with Bossard

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Perfect your product by perfecting your process. In the competitive landscape of manufacturing, efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness aren’t just buzzwords—they’re necessities. That’s where Bossard's Expert Walk comes in. It’s more than a service—it's a strategy to transform your assembly operations from the ground up.  What is Bossard Expert Walk? Bossard Expert Walk is a systematic, hands-on assessment of your assembly processes. Drawing on the principles of the Gemba Walk and Walk-the-Line methodologies, our experts go directly to your production floor to observe, analyze, and optimize—focusing on fastening technologies, tools, and processes that directly impact your product quality and cost structure. From inspecting workstations and analyzing the types of fasteners used to identifying process inefficiencies, Expert Walk helps you uncover hidden potential and unlock measurable improvements. Why It Matters: Key Benefits of Expert Walk When it comes to ma...

Productivity improvement with Bossard engineering

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  As a leading electrical and electronic equipment manufacturer in China, our customer specializes in producing a wide range of high-voltage devices, low-voltage devices, transformers, switchboards, PLCs, inverters, and automation devices. In the pursuit of continuous improvement, they sought to enhance production efficiency and optimize fastening applications. This is where Bossard's Expert Teardown service came into play. Opportunity Our customer was facing several challenges in their assembly process that were hampering productivity. Recognizing the need for expert intervention, they turned to Bossard's Expert Teardown service to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. Challenges The customer's low productivity assembly process was plagued by several issues: Inefficient Nameplate Attachment: The process of attaching nameplates was cumbersome and time-consuming. Low Efficiency Due to Anti-Galling Grease: The use of anti-galling grease on sta...

Power tools of next generation with Bossard

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Located in Nanjing, China, our customer is a company that excels in the integration of research and development, manufacturing, and sales of power tools and smart outdoor garden equipment. Their dedication and expertise have earned them numerous honors and recognitions, including the titles of a national green factory and a national industrial design center. Opportunity To boost the capability of a well-known power tool, our engineering team engaged with our customer R&D department in Expert Assortment Analysis and Expert Teardown projects. Throughout this collaborative process, thread-forming screws and self-tapping screws have been extensively utilized on the product shell. Challenges In their day-to-day production processes of power tools at their Nanjing plant, our customer faces several challenges. Our engineers have identified the following key challenges: 1. Multiple types of products to manage 2. Complex assembly process in production 3. Fasteners have a ri...

ATE Expert Walk

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Value Stream Mapping is a powerful tool for identifying opportunities to improve your production line.  ATE Expert Walk by Bossard can examine your C-parts in the assembly process to optimize the methods, tools, fasteners, and workstations that you depend on during production. Benefits Bossard adds value by delivering the right fastener for your product. To that end, our ATE Expert Walk rewards you with the following measurable benefits: Reduce the cost of assembly. By using the right fasteners , you save time and money and create better products. Leaner production eliminates waste. Optimize your processes. You’ll take advantage of missed opportunities as you discover more efficient ways to assemble your products. Our methods help foster continuous improvement. Improves the Total Cost of Ownership. By revealing the hidden costs of your C-parts ecosystem Bossard can help you lower your cost of production. Improves quality. Y...

How to Meet Top Quality Standards with Bossard Expert Test Services

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  Meeting top quality standards, especially in fastening technology, requires thorough testing of your prototype or products. Bossard provides Expert Test Services at one of our 14 accredited testing laboratories around the world that meet ISO/IEC 17025 certification. The following tests are available. Available Testing Coating Thickness Measurement – measures thickness through X-rays to verify the required protective coating. Corrosion Analysis – looks at the type of corrosion that may appear on your components and develops countermeasures to reduce it. Failure Analysis – determines why a bolted joint fails, such as corrosion, change of friction conditions, or incorrect tightening torque . Fastening Optimization – helps you choose the right fastener for your application and provides specifications if desired. Friction Coefficient Testing / Torsion Testing – determines the friction coefficient, tightening torque, and clamp force of your bolted joint. Hardness Tests / Hardnes...

Learn How to Design Your Best Product with Bossard Expert Design

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  The development of our Assembly Technology Expert services improves the use of fasteners in prototypes, new or existing products, and current assembly processes. But they are also useful for having you focus on fasteners when you’re still designing it through the Expert Design method. What is Expert Design? When you create a new product, beating the competition while maintaining high quality and safety standards and minimizing the time to market is no small feat. Integrating fastening functions can be demanding, even though the function of a fastener is often seen as trivial. Based on 3D prototyping and CAD Big Data Analytics, our Expert Design method recommends ways to use materials and optimize assembly to increase the success of the final product. The benefits include a better in-place cost because you choose the best fastening option, lower production cost due to faster assembly processes, and a lower life-cycle cost because the incorporation of the correct fastening solut...

How to Reduce Costs with Bossard Expert Assortment Analysis

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  It may be surprising to learn that only 15 percent of the total cost of a fastener comes from itself. The remaining 85 percent stems from other activities like procurement, logistics, and assembly prep. So, if you’re looking to reduce costs by examining your fasteners, you need to reduce the number of different ones that you use. Helping you define what fasteners to rely on is the core of Expert Assortment Analysis . It assists you in determining head shapes, recess types, materials, property classes, platings, and dimensions. When utilizing this method, there are many advantages: Cut unnecessary elements by looking for similarities and substituting when possible. Reduce the complexities of purchasing, warehousing, and assembly by defining the fastener assortment from which you can pick. Increase productivity, which improves profitability. You can choose from three service packages: Basic analyzes your entire production line to look at the assembly tech, such as fasteners, the a...

Elevate Your Product with Bossard’s Expert Fastening Solutions

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The fasteners used in your product are critical and can’t be understated. They literally hold your product and/or process together. As such, it only makes sense to design your product focusing on the fasteners from the very beginning. Fortunately, you have a team of experience, support, and guidance at Bossard. As the leading name in fasteners and fastening technologies , Bossard offers decades of in-depth knowledge on different assembly methodologies, technical resources, and fastening joints. Regardless of the application, we will work to create fasteners and solutions that are the ultimate game-changer for your success. Let’s take a closer look at how Bossard can help elevate your new product development strategy. Better Design + Better Development = Better Products We get it — designing a high-quality, safe product while facing increasing competition and time constraints is a challenge. And while the functionality of a fastener may seem to be trivial, the requirements are especia...

Productivity improvement with Bossard engineering

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The customer, a prominent electrical and electronic equipment manufacturer in China, specializes in producing a wide range of products, including high-voltage devices, low-voltage devices, transformers, switchboards, PLCs, inverters, and automation devices. Opportunity The customer seeks to enhance production efficiency and optimize fastening applications with the assistance of Bossard's Expert Teardown service Challenges Some of the customer's challenges in their low productivity assembly process, including: 1. Inefficient nameplate attachment. 2. Low efficiency caused by the use of anti-galling grease applied to stainless steel fasteners . 3. Reduced efficiency due to the application of thread anti-loosening glue on the screws. Actions taken  To address these challenges, the following actions were taken: Consideration of using speed rivets instead of semi-screws for faster installation, replacement of Loctite-LB 8150 with Everlube 620C as a pre-lubricant alternative and the u...

Enhancing Product Reliability with Bossard Expert Test Services: A Comprehensive Look into Their Technical Test Laboratory for Fasteners

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Customized quality assurance with Expert Test Services . Reliable, independent and standards-compliant quality assurance is the basis for maintaining a high level of product quality. With our technical test laboratories, we support you in testing the quality of your products and prototypes, performing damage analyses, and reducing risks in a targeted manner. With our certified measuring and testing equipment, test procedures and extensive laboratory expertise, we support you in meeting the technical and legal requirements of your components and products. Our state-of-the-art test laboratories meet the highest standards, and are always at the cutting edge of technology. Our experts also prepare professional test reports for you, which serve as independent confirmation of product quality and provide you with a sound basis for making informed decisions. Accredited, certified, qualified – your benefits Bossard is your expert partner for all of your testing needs. We fine-tune our testing e...

How to Reduce Costs with Bossard Expert Assortment Analysis

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It may be surprising to learn that only 15 percent of the total cost of a fastener comes from itself. The remaining 85 percent stems from other activities like procurement, logistics, and assembly prep. So, if you’re looking to reduce costs by examining your fasteners, you need to reduce the number of different ones that you use. Helping you define what fasteners to rely on is the core of Expert Assortment Analysis . It assists you in determining head shapes, recess types, materials, property classes, platings, and dimensions. When utilizing this method, there are many advantages: Cut unnecessary elements by looking for similarities and substituting when possible. Reduce the complexities of purchasing, warehousing, and assembly by defining the fastener assortment from which you can pick. Increase productivity, which improves profitability. You can choose from three service packages: Basic analyzes your entire production line to look at the ...

Expert Education – Become an expert in fastening technology

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  Develop internal knowledge and skills in tailor-made training sessions about engineering principles, applications, fasteners , and assembly technology . Moreover, the E-Learning portal offers you exclusive access to a wide range of questions relating to fastening technology , with the opportunity to learn at your own pace and your own convenience. As an engineer, you are the key to a safe and reliable product. Gain in-depth expertise of fastening technology to start improving your products today. Benefit from different formats of customized learning. In in-person seminars you benefit from a hands-on practical approach. Interactive learning with webinars can be conducted easily at our desks. The same goes for the E-Learning portal : Visit the well-illustrated lessons as often as you like, from anywhere and at any time. Additionally, benefit from our expertise right now. Explore our technical information and tools to discover a wide range of fastener know how, calculators, conve...

Discover the Unexpected Potential of Your Products with Bossard Expert Teardown

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With the capacity to analyze your current processes and improve the design of reliable products, Assembly Technology Expert ( ATE ) services seem ideal for prototyping or the creation of new products. But what if you want to improve a product that already exists or your current use of fasteners? That’s where Expert Teardown comes in. What Is Expert Teardown? As its name explains, Expert Teardown disassembles your pre-existing product to discover how it uses its current parts and fasteners. Our engineering specialists look at every inch of the detached components to understand how they function alone and as a part of the whole, and how they advance relevant operating requirements and standards. Our staff can then come up with ways to improve reliability and quality while saving you time and money. Some of the benefits of Expert Teardown include optimized process flow, increased efficiency with reduced complexity, a safer design, and lower total costs. Packages Expert Teardown is avail...

Understand the Background of Assembly Technology Expert Now

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  Bossard Assembly Technology Expert Services When you develop a prototype, you consider every component and process. You want the final product to meet or exceed your well-considered specifications while getting to market as quickly as possible. Efficiency, process optimization, and continuous innovation help develop your competitive edge. To assist in implementing these strategies with your fasteners, we’ve introduced our Assembly Technology Expert ( ATE ) services. The services can help reduce costs and cut production time. They focus on educating you on the science of fastening, boosting product design by improving joint assembly, and optimizing the fastening process. Take Advantage To advance these goals, you can take advantage of the following ATE services: Expert Education. Become an expert in fastening technology by attending training sessions customized to your operations. Discover the engineering principles, applications, and assembly technologies needed to int...