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Automated Calibration Machine
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Project overview
This automated machine was designed and manufactured to replace a labour-intensive operation for testing and calibrating torque-limiting screwdrivers. Accuracy and repeatability were essential to ensure reliable calibration across several screwdriver variants.
The challenge was to create a system that could automatically load and handle the products, adjust torque settings, measure and verify results, and provide full traceability—while allowing fast changeovers between different screwdriver types.
the solution
We delivered a calibration machine that combines automation, precision, and traceability:
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Automated Handling – Conveyors transport screwdrivers to and from the machine, with a pick-and-place unit for automatic loading.
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Servo-Controlled Adjustment – Torque settings adjusted automatically via a servo drive.
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Integrated Measurement – Built-in torque measurement verifies each unit.
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Full Traceability – Serial number recording, test data capture, and laser engraving for permanent identification.
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Quick Changeover – Simple tool changes allow several screwdriver variants to be processed.
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Smart Control – PC-based system using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software for full machine control.
Key Benefits
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Efficiency: Automates a previously labour-intensive calibration process.
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Accuracy: Servo-driven torque setting ensures precise and repeatable results.
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Traceability: Complete data recording with serial numbers and laser marking.
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Flexibility: Quick-change tooling accommodates multiple screwdriver types.
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Control: Robust operation powered by LabVIEW and National Instruments hardware.
SEE WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK
"Working with Incotech Ltd has been consistently positive. Their professionalism, flexible scheduling, and adaptability make collaboration seamless. As a trusted HYMH partner, their technical expertise, customer service, and teamwork set them apart in the testing equipment field. I highly recommend them to any organization seeking reliable engineering solutions and support."
DARREN FLETT: SYSTEMS LEAD, DRIVE TRAIN
‘I just wanted to send you a message to thank all at Incotech for their support and dedication to the leak test fixture that you have delivered against our very difficult timing plans. The customer was very pleased with the fixture that you produced and we had good feedback on our process. Once again thank you all at Incotech for their hard work on this.’
MARC PIDGEON - COMMODITY BUYER
‘I want to personally thank you all for your efforts and the work that has been completed both on the test stand design, implementing the great changes to the current rig design process, the validation of the test stand, both within India, and the UK. As well as the smooth transport and installation in India.’
‘I just wanted to thank you very much for the excellent response to our ‘plea for help’. Your swift response to repair our Middlemarch Dyno, meant we were able to carry out some extra testing for our crucial customer deadline on a Friday evening. This made a huge difference to the data we submitted and I am very grateful for your support to achieve this.’
MIKE DOWSETT - SENIOR MANAGER
‘Incotech is known to us as a very well experienced engineering company providing hi-tech special purpose machinery and test equipment. They were engaged in the design and manufacture of highly sophisticated electrical and hydraulic test rigs for our domestic and commercial water products. We are very pleased with the final result and thank their dedicated team with their client oriented approaches and transparent technical practices.’
NURCAN SIPAHI - MANUFACTURING ENGINEER