Problem Description: The tooling for Rivet Cutting was not user friendly or ergonomically designed.
Using an air tool with a cutting wheel required the use of a dust collector.
- Created sparks, required physical exertion.
- Very time consuming.
- Potential for lacerations and flying debris.
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Pneumatic tool with cutting Wheel
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Dust collector
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Application Solution: New light weight pneumatic rivet cutter, increasing productivity and reducing repetitive motion.
New Rivet Cutter
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New Pneumatic
- Lightweight- 3.5 lbs.
- Easy to use
Results:
- Extensive savings in labor costs (time savings) using the new rivet cutters
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