Cognex In-Sight Sensor Pass/Fail Software Speeds Up Process Thermoforming quality control is of utmost importance here at ATI. In our ongoing effort to improve our quality control, we recently began using a Cognex In-Sight sensor to inspect parts. We use the sensor in our Assembly Department to quickly register missing or mis-located items. Within seconds, … Read more
Twin Sheet Thermoforming – A Better Choice So, we know you’re wondering ‘what processes can twin sheet thermoforming replace?‘ Terrific question! To complete our series on Twin Sheet Thermoforming, we are going to talk about some of the processes that twin sheet thermoforming can replace. In our first post, we explained to you exactly what … Read more
Disney Chooses Associated Thermoforming The Disney design team selected ATI’s thermoforming process for the large wall panels in their Avatar Flight of Passage ride. Due to the design of the parts, we chose vacuum forming as the specific thermoforming process for this project. The top picture shows just a few of the large variety of vacuum formed panels that ATI manufactured … Read more
Thermoforming Statistical Process Control Integral Part of QA In keeping with our focus on thermoforming statistical process control, we use SPC, or Statistical Process Control, to monitor process variables. SPC is part of the ‘Six Sigma” philosophy, used to see how consistently our processes are controlled. Over time, manufacturing processes tend to deviate from the … Read more
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