Direct Part Marking Success | Hilite International Case Study

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Hilite International

Hilite's Northern Stamping division is a supplier of precision, structural, stamped and welded components to automotive OEM´s, and tier 1 suppliers.
MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
  • MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
  • MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.
  • MECCO's COUTH Superfast Dot Peen markers help Hilite International achieve permanent traceability while achieving their goal of zero defects.

Industry:

Fabrication
Fabrication

Materials:

Powder Coat/E Coat/Paint Finishes
Steel

MECCO Products Used:

  • Couth SuperFast Marking Machine
    Mark up to 16 characters/second. With compact design and high marking speed, the patented SuperFast Dot Peen Marking Machine leads the world in marking speed.

    Couth SuperFast Marking Machine

  • T2 Controller
    The T2 controller embodies the best properties of all previous Couth control units and incorporates cutting-edge superior technology.

    T2 Controller

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Traceability Objectives

The Northern Stamping division's primary focus is on the manufacture of medium to large stampings assembled to very close tolerances. Hilite International produces parts utilizing all metal stamping technologies, sophisticated robotic welding, and e-coating.

Part identification and traceability plays a key role in Northern Stamping’s goal of achieving zero defects. MECCO’s COUTH SuperFast dot peen markers are incorporated into every inspection/check station located outside the robotic welding cells. Once a part passes their critical tolerance and weld quality testing, the parts are marked with traceability identification information including part number, Julian date, welding cell location and an operator number, which provides full traceability on the part. Some parts also are marked with 2D Data Matrix, which are used for sequencing of parts at the final assembly lines.


Hilite's Objectives:

  • Marking 2D Data Matrix on automotive stampings, including cross member and trailer hitch assemblies
  • Mark must be deep enough to be read after e-coat painting process
  • Rugged, reliable markers needed: very aggressive robotic weld cell environment

Benefits of COUTH Vibra Peen Markers

After working with MECCO to implement the COUTH SuperFast with N20 marking head, Hilite experienced the following benefits:
  • High speed marking system - increases productivity
  • N20 marking head able to produce a very deep mark, increases mark’s survivability