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Elevate Production with Production and Qualification Tooling

Welcome to our dedicated page for Production and Qualification Tooling services at Etteplan. Our offerings are specifically designed to significantly improve efficiency, precision, and repeatability within your production processes. We understand that achieving optimal production performance requires not just advanced machinery, but also carefully tailored tools that facilitate assembly, production, and qualification (testing and validation).

In the context of production, a tool is an essential instrument used for assembly, production, and qualification. Tools enable operators to perform multiple actions efficiently, particularly in scenarios where they are responsible for executing repetitive and high-precision tasks. Whether it involves validating output or identifying discrepancies, our tools provide the necessary support to streamline your operations.

Benefits of Using Tools

Enhanced Efficiency

Our tools are designed to optimize workflows, allowing operators to complete tasks more quickly and accurately.

Improve Operator Output Quality

By implementing our tooling solutions, you combine usage of human strenghts (intelligence, flexibility) with the strenghts of the tool (repetitiveness, accuracy), leading to more consistent production outcomes.

Precision and Repeatability

Benefit from enhanced precision and repeatability in production processes, ensuring consistent quality and reliability in every batch. This leads to reduced waste and improved efficiency, ultimately driving greater customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.

Our Expertise in Tooling

With years of experience in designing and manufacturing production and qualification tools, Etteplan has developed extensive knowledge regarding effective modules and their applications across various scenarios. This expertise allows us to deliver customized solutions that meet your specific production needs.

Our tooling solutions include:

Production Line Concepts
Automated Optical Assembly Alignment Tool
Production Pre-assembly Tool
System Qualification Tool
Optical Align & Adjustment Tool
Frame Alignment & Press Tool

Goals Product Line Concept

50% less operator dependency

25% improvement on efficiency

Our Solution:

  • Quality: zero-defect output, first-time-right assembly
  • Predictable output: stable and efficient process
  • Maximized value-add operator activities
  • Workplace of the future: spacious, ergonomic & Lean

Goals Automated Optical Assembly Alignment Tool - MFT Qualification Tool

Precision < 10 µm

Repeatability < 2µm

Solution Assembly Tool

  • 6 DOF Alignment System (Hexapod, linear stage)
  • Robot positioning, dispensing and transport
  • UV curing

Goals Production Pre-Assembly Tool

Cycle time < 4 min

6 variants, easy operated

Zero defect output, LCIA based concept

Integrated controlled bolt Torques system

Goals System Qualification Tool

Qualification tool for electron beam qualification

Work space for operator assembly

Ultra High vacuum qualification chamber

Our Solution:

  • Chamber size: Ø524×525 (DxH) 52.5 Liter
  • Wall thickness; top: 50mm | cylinder: 8mm | bottom: 15mm
  • Fully welded on inside, interrupted fillet weld on outside
  • Surface electropolished
  • Vacuum Cleanliness Grade 2
  • Surface Cleanliness Grade 2
  • Chamber volume: 52,5 L
  • Pressure <1,5E-7 Torr

Goals Optical Align and Adjustment Tool

Operator easy to use assembly tool

Measure relative height <10 µm

Adjustment and assembly

Our Solution:

Goals Frame Alignment and Press Tool

Safe operator assembly tool

Applying pressure to a frame – plate assembly

Guarantee 10 N/cm2 for 10-20 different sizes of products

Our Solution:

Our Advice: Design with the Big Picture in Mind

When designing, whether it’s a tool, a machine or process, it is crucial to consider the overall production landscape. If you anticipate the need for tools or equipment in your production process, we recommend involving your development partner as early as possible—preferably from the beginning of the design process. Designing a product is different from designing mechatronics, requiring a specialized engineer for tool development. By engaging experts early in the process, you can optimize production workflows right from the start.

Partner with Etteplan for Tailored Tooling Solutions

Choose Etteplan for your Production and Qualification Tooling needs, and let us help you elevate your production processes to new heights. Contact us today for a consultation to discuss how our tailored tooling solutions can drive your operational success.

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Frank Zwegers

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