How Test Devices by SCHENCK is Leading the Trend on Improved Risk Mitigation
At Test Devices by SCHENCK, we’re committed to delivering industry-leading spin testing, machining and balancing services to our customers. Accomplishing this requires continuously adopting the latest technology and improving our operations. Our most recent investment has been in a new risk mitigation system, called Tulip, that’s helping us manage projects more accurately and efficiently than ever before.
Tulip is a cloud-based data management tool designed to display work instructions in an intuitive format and collect process data electronically. At Test Devices by SCHENCK we customized our Tulip tool to minimize the risk of logging incorrect process data or spinning parts to incorrect parameters. All information stored within Tulip is fully protected and not accessible by unauthorized parties inside and outside Test Devices by SCHENCK. With this new technology, we can easily scale up our services while simultaneously preventing mistakes and inaccuracies.
Our New Risk Mitigation System: Tulip
Traditionally, testing services required paper instructions (routers/travelers) that had to be manually transcribed with the required information. With Tulip, these documents are replaced by a simple barcode. After our team receives your components, we attach a serial number that’s unique to the Tulip system. When it’s scanned, the app tells us all the information we need about your project, including:
- The current status of your part within the operation process including what area and who is working on it (ex/ Jim in shipping is packaging PN 1234 SN 5678)
- The correct tools needed for each operation we perform and whether or not those tools have been calibrated according to the calibration schedule
- Data on process parameters and measurements
- Real-time reports on the status of your work while it’s in progress
Another powerful advantage of this system is that it is fully auditable. We will maintain a complete record of every activity we perform, providing you with access to valuable raw data at any time. In the future, this information can be used to quickly review summarized testing reports or even compare data on parts over time to identify leading indicators of a process issue or differences between lots or machine shops. With these new capabilities, delivering parts that meet your quality standards is easier than ever.
How Our New System Improves Risk Mitigation
Even in the hands of our expert team, paper-based work instructions often come with an increased risk of errors or omissions. They also make it more challenging to access data from your previous projects (no electronic database). The Tulip system is designed to eliminate these issues.
When our team scans your parts, the Tulip system carefully guides them throughout the entire project. Enforced routing ensures that every step is completed in the correct order, with nothing skipped. The app also automatically verifies tolerance conformance and sends an alert when tooling has reached its limits.
With this technology, we can access real-time reports on the status of your project as it is in progress, and use this information to improve production planning and scheduling. The data we collect can be used to identify trends and potential problems early on, preventing costly delays and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Turn to Test Devices by SCHENCK for Spin Testing, Balancing, and More
At Test Devices by SCHENCK, we are a globally trusted source of quality spin testing and balancing services for high-speed rotating components. We strive to carefully review and understand our customers’ needs, working with them to create and simulate the most realistic test scenarios possible.
We are continuously updating our procedures and capabilities to remain on the cutting edge of this demanding field. With our new risk mitigation system, we can help you improve the accuracy of your lifting models, shorten your testing programs, reduce the risk of engine test cell failures, and lower overall testing costs.
For more information about our Tulip risk mitigation system, or to get started on your spin testing and balancing solution, contact us or request a quote today.