Efficiency and Control in Fastening Operations for Ducati

Industrial sector: Automotive
Application area: Industrial assembly and tightening systems

The production of high-performance motorcycles requires rigorous monitoring of every single construction phase, particularly during mechanical fastening operations. On traditional assembly lines, the lack of real-time digital traceability and the complexity of managing intermediate controllers can generate operational inefficiencies and critical issues in overall vehicle quality control.

Quality Improvement Objectives
To overcome these limitations, the manufacturing company established the strategic objective of eliminating assembly defects, ensuring automatic recording and objectivity of tightening parameters across all critical vehicle and engine workstations.

The Adopted Technological Solution
The technical solution adopted involves the use of NEXO cordless nutrunners developed by Bosch Rexroth, featuring integrated on-board intelligence that eliminates the need for external control units or complex cabling along the line. Ducati engineers selected this technology for its ability to communicate directly with the MES manufacturing execution system via wireless protocols, reducing physical footprint and ensuring maximum operational flexibility for operators.

Integration and Results Achieved
The integration process was developed through close engineering collaboration between Ducati and Bosch Rexroth technicians, adapting the devices to the specific geometric and ergonomic requirements of the Borgo Panigale workstations. The adoption of the NEXO systems made it possible to fully digitalize the tightening process, ensuring complete traceability of every assembled component and guaranteeing the repeatability of the prescribed torque according to the quality standards required by the motorcycle industry.

Edited by Sucithra Mani, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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