A screw dramatically changes automation

In recent years, automation has been promoted in all manufacturing sites. Among such automation, the screw fastening process causes a lot of problems. The screw fastening process is often regarded as not being so important, but it is difficult to repeat fastening accuracy required by the manufacturing site, and its failure has a great impact on the entire automation line. Screws and screwdrivers play key roles in the screw fastening process in automation. By reviewing the procedures involved, it will be possible to establish an “automation line that never stops”.

The key for the solution is “fitting performance between screws and bits”

Most of the problems in screw fastening occur when fitting a screw to a workpiece. This problem can be solved by "compatibility between a screw and a bit", in other words, "high fitting performance". Two important points of fitting performance are "the bit is easy to fit into the screw recess" and "there is no wobbling when fastening". Improving this fitting performance will dramatically improve work efficiency, contributing to higher productivity and lower costs.

Screw promoting automation

Newly designed
Super Point
(Guide & lock function)
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  • 1
    High fitting performance
    INTRTORQUE has excellent straightness, which enables highly difficult horizontal and diagonal fastening.
  • 2
    High compatibility with FA equipment and robots
    Misalignment (offset) with screw hole hardly occurs and screws can be fastened without rolling.
  • 3
    No thrust is required.
    Fastening can be done by simply turning the screwdriver in the fastening direction, so there is no damage to the workpiece.
  • 4
    Unparalleled bit durability
    The durability is 10 times higher than that of cross head bits, which greatly reduces frequency of bit replacement and leads to cost reduction.
  • 5
    Maintains constant conditions
    Highly durable bits with high fitting accuracy and easy numerical control ensure stable repeated work.
    * Applicable screw sizes: M1.2 to M10 (For other sizes, please contact HIOS.)

Solving Cross Recessed Head Screw Problems in Automation

Cross Recessed Head Screw
INTRTOEQUE®PAT

Two benefits of INTRTORQUE

1. “Cost reduction and improved productivity”
2. “Comfort and safety” at screw fastening sites

Automating Data Management of Screw Fastening

One of the advantages of manufacturing automation is easy central management of manufacturing data. In automated screw fastening we propose, the screwdriver itself judges OK or NG of each screw fastening, detects errors with high accuracy, and saves data. This makes it easy to ensure screw fastening quality and traceability management. In addition, since the data can be centrally managed without manual intervention, human workload and errors can be greatly reduced.

High precision screwdriver with OK/NG judgement function

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    High-precision error detection
    The built-in torque sensor detects screw fastening errors and problems such as insufficient torque and cross threaded fastening.
  • 2
    Maintains stable torque
    A highly durable brushless motor maintains stable screw fastening quality.
  • 3
    Visualization of work data
    Visualization of the screw fastening process, from quality control to traceability management.
  • 4
    Easy bit replacement
    A screw type is also available that allows bit replacement without removing the attachment (PGFR).
  • 5
    Vacuum screw pickup attachment
    A vacuum screw pickup attachment can pick up screws with different head shapes, and can also handle stainless steel and plastic screws.
    It can also be used for difficult screw fastening such as screw fastening in narrow spaces, obstructions and deep recessed holes. (PGFR)
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Robot Introduction Support

Using plug-ins
Easy connection of an electric screwdriver

We offer plug-ins that allow you to easily connect an electric screwdriver to a robot and use it immediately in intuitive operation. We also support collaborative-type screwdrivers with which humans and robots can work together safely. We can help you reduce the cost of introducing robots, lower barriers to automation, and improve production efficiency.
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CASE STUDY

Automation Alliance Partners

Our products are compatible with robots from various manufacturers because of their high affinity for automation. In addition, we work with robot manufacturers and robot SIers to provide solutions to our customers' problems.
If you have any problems with screw fastening or questions about automation, please contact HIOS.
Robots (in order of Japanese kana syllabary)
IAI Corporation
IAI leads the industry as a specialized manufacturer of small industrial robots. In mechanical and electrical design, which determines robot productivity, and in software, which determines usability, they are constantly introducing innovative new technologies and creating groundbreaking products.
ABB K.K.
One of the pioneers of industrial robots, with a lineup that includes four types of high-specification collaborative robots. ABB continuously provides ideas and comprehensive support to customers who want to take automation one step further and become proficient in terms of space, takt, finish quality, two-arm coordination, and multi-unit coordination by leveraging ABB’s robots and software performance that fascinate engineers, and domestic know-how.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. started production of Japan's first industrial robot in 1969. Since then, Kawasaki has contributed to the development of the automotive industry and other industries in Japan and overseas as a leading manufacturer of robots.
Based on the technology and experience Kawasaki has cultivated with customers over the past 50 years, they always provide high-quality, high-performance robots as well as high-value-added solutions and services to customers around the world.
JANOME Sewing Machine Co., Ltd.
JANOME's industrial equipment began with the development of their own sewing machine parts manufacturing equipment. JANOME always listens to the voice of the frontline of manufacturing sites and continues developing and evolving. As a long-established manufacturer of industrial equipment, JANOME is active in a wide range of fields. (Tabletop robots / Cartesian coordinate robots / SCARA robots)
THK INTECHS CO., LTD.
Robot engineering is essential to the effective operation of industrial robots. THK INTECHS is fully conversant with functions and performance of robots manufactured by KAWADA ROBOTICS CORPORATION, their partner company. THK INTECHS offers robotic operation systems that best suit customers’ environments.
FANUC Corporation
FANUC offers a wide range of products that can be used in all manufacturing fields. FANUC robots are equipped with a variety of functions to maximize flexibility of robots. FANUC is focused on contributing to automation and robotization of customers' factories to improve their productivity.
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI Corporation
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI has been leading the industry in the field of industrial robots and supporting the evolving field of manufacturing. By concentrating their expertise in automation cultivated on automobile production lines, NACHI FUJIKOSHI provides the most advanced robots that meet the needs of ever-evolving manufacturing sites together with peace of mind.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Reliable partner for FA, backed by advanced technology. High-speed and high accuracy basic functions fusing with smart sensor MELFA Smart Plus enable highly challenging automation. In addition, it is highly compatible with FA products such as sequencers, providing great usability.
Universal Robots A/S
A pioneer and leader in collaborative robots. Universal Robots was established with the goal of realizing robotic automation at every manufacturing site, regardless of the size of the company. Today, their products are used every day in more than 42,000 production sites around the world.
Robot trading company
(in order of Japanese kana syllabary)
Tachibana Eletech Co., Ltd.
Tachibana Eletech is a “technology-driven trading company”. There are solutions that can be realized only by Tachibana Eletech. Through their consulting services based on extensive experience, they help customers clarify issues and “propose solutions that are ahead of the times" with advanced technology capabilities.
Yamazen Corporation
Yamazen Corporation provides a wide range of consumables and ancillary equipment to meet diverse needs of production sites. They also offer and propose a wide range of consumables and ancillary equipment required at production sites. As a comprehensive system producer, they propose solutions for production efficiency improvement through automation and labor saving, production site environment improvement, and advanced technologies.
Robot rental/lease
(in order of Japanese kana syllabary)
Tokyo Century Corporation
Do you have any problems or worries about promoting automation and labor saving through use of robots? Tokyo Century can provide full support from planning to implementation and finance arrangement. [IT Solutions / Automation and labor saving support] [Rental/Robot rental (duAro Screw Fastening Package)]
SIer
(in order of Japanese kana syllabary)
Shotoku Corporation
Shotoku Corporation manufactures and delivers custom-made robot/automation solutions based on accumulated know-how in drive control units. Solutions for labor shortages and automation of production lines realize stable production quality resulting in high production efficiency. Shotoku Corporation provides complete solutions from proposal to concept, design, manufacturing, and installation.
Sezaki Co., Ltd.
Sezaki is engaged in design and manufacture of automatic screw fastening machine of our flagship VISMATE series, custom-made screw fastening devices, to a variety of automatic machines. Sezaki is an industrial machinery design and manufacturing company that can provide a wide range of services, from all-automation lines to individual machines and units.
TECH MAKE Co., Ltd.
TECH MAKE, a robot system integrator, is actively working on new systems and proposes a system that meets the needs of each manufacturing site. They develop, design, manufacture, and set up FA equipment in general, labor-saving lines using vertical articulated robots, robot cells, automatic inspection machines, and automatic conveyors.
株式会社鳥羽洋行
We provide total support for advanced and complex technologies with an integrated management system from consulting by experienced sales staff to design, installation, and maintenance. We have highly specialized qualifications that can accurately meet the diversifying and sophisticated needs of our customers, and we are striving to make proposals.
Machine Auto Co., Ltd.
As a partner of Kawasaki Robot System, Machine Auto proposes equipment using robots. They design packages, manufacture, sell "duAro", a collaborative robot of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., manufacture and sell "RoboCamera" that monitors robots and visually checks safety. They have also proposed the "Robot Dispatch" package for Tokyo Century Corporation.
Screw trading company
(in order of Japanese kana syllabary)
Tokyo Byokane Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Byokane was established in 1941 to meet the needs of a wide range of customers, from products that require high quality, such as automotive, consumer electronics, and office automation products, to the 0 and 00 micro screws that comply JCIS Standard and have a top-class market share. With sincerity and reliability as their first priority, Tokyo Byokane will do their best to become a global company that is trusted by customers and partner manufacturers, and contribute to progress and development of the economy and society.

We will work together with our customers to realize the most advanced automation

For half a century since our foundation, we have pursued labor-saving and automation of screw fastening. We have worked together with our customers to solve many automation projects for automakers, electronics manufacturers, and small and medium-sized manufacturers. From electric screwdrivers to a single screw, we provide the most advanced screw fastening automation solutions for your manufacturing site.
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