Complete Digital Tightening Records
Torque traceability is more than a compliance requirement — it is the most powerful tool for demonstrating that your manufacturing process is repeatable, controlled and audit-ready. When a field issue arises, a customer claim is filed or an auditor requests evidence, a fully traced fastening system lets you respond with concrete data within seconds. TMG implements complete traceability systems that capture every cycle and make the data instantly accessible.
What the System Records
- VIN or barcode traceability per cycle: every tightening event linked to the vehicle identification number, part number or scanned barcode
- Torque, angle and timestamp per fastening: final torque value in Nm, accumulated rotation angle and exact date and time of every cycle
- Real-time OK/NG validation: immediate pass/fail determination against programmed torque and angle limits, with PLC output to halt line on NG result
- OPC-UA and EtherNet/IP integration: structured data transmission to PLC and upper-level systems via industrial standard protocols
- MES and SCADA connectivity: real-time torque data fed directly into your manufacturing execution and supervisory control systems
- Audit-ready reports: exportable reports showing all tightening events for a VIN, shift, station or date range — formatted for quality audits
- Multi-station network support: scalable architecture connecting multiple assembly stations to a central data repository
How This Data Protects Your Operation
Audit defense: provide complete fastening evidence for any VIN within seconds when auditors request it. Quality analysis: identify torque drift trends by station, shift or operator before they become non-conformances. Field recall support: confirm fastening quality for any specific vehicle or production batch using stored records. Statistical process control: calculate Cp and Cpk for each tightening station to drive continuous improvement in fastening quality.
Applicable Standards
ISO 9001 — quality management system requiring documented evidence of process control. ISO 5393 — torque tool performance standard referenced in tightening process validation.