Product category:
Torque measurement
News Release from: ASI DataMyte | Subject: LightStar Torque Measurement System
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 November 2007
System error proofs residual torque
auditing
Torque Measurement System is designed to to virtually eliminate false readings and significantly reduce the variability commonly found in peak torque auditing.
The ASI DataMyte LightStar Torque Measurement System is designed to error proof residual torque auditing LightStar torque and angle wrenches include ASI DataMyte data collectors and software to virtually eliminate false readings and significantly reduce the variability commonly found in peak torque auditing
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 24 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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A solid-state gyro in the wrench head captures torque only when the fastener actually turns.
Angle resolution is 0.037 deg.
The instrumentation and logic built into the data collector differentiates between windup (flex) in the drive, socket and bolt head and actual fastener motion.
It eliminates the most common types of false readings caused by differences in operator abilities when using the wrench, said ASI DataMyte.
A multi-colored LED indicator in the wrench head instantly notifies the operator of good (green) or bad (red) torque readings when the wrench is connected to an ASI DataMyte Data Collector.
This notification is concurrent with fastener motion to let the operator know the point of release to help eliminate false readings.
Other system components include the ASI DataMyte Model 501 data collector, which has three new algorithms - angle restart, angle breakaway and torque at angle - that let users customize applications for all types of joint mechanics.
Another system component, ASI DataMyte TranSend Software can be used to send collected data to Microsoft Excel to produce reports, including torque and angle plots, for further analysis.
ASI DataMyte Quantum SPC Software completes the system to provide a means to configure and manage torque setups.
The LightStar system is designed for applications where bolted joints must be checked for residual torque following assembly.
It can also be used for accurate hand assembly to a target torque, measuring of shear torque on welded fasteners, or for many other applications.
LightStar wrenches are available in multiple metric sizes to eliminate conversions and to fit virtually any torque audit applications.
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