Eddy current is a clean fast inspection technology that can inspect 100% of critical-use fasteners in-line with the production process. Recent events have shown that one improperly heat treated or manufactured component can have a significant warranty and public relations impact for an automotive supplier. For example, an improperly manufactured bolt that may have the value of pennies could result in a recall costing hundreds of dollars per vehicle and have significant safety implications. Plus the manufacturer then has to halt production, find the root cause and implement corrective action procedures. The way to avoid this situation is to implement an inline inspection system that can validate the quality of every component to be shipped. In addition to catching defective parts before they leave the production line, the system can flag improper manufacturing processes, catching problems early, which can significantly reduce scrap costs. Eddy current technology is a widely accepted in-line process inspection solution that can validate the quality of fasteners at production-line rates.
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