Power Focus Platform

The Power Focus Platform is an encompassing of Atlas Copco's deployment method of the core tightening control software. The Power Focus Platform provides solutions for 12+ tool types, to meet your operation's most complex needs.

The Foundation of the Atlas Copco Ecosystem

Since the Atlas Copco Power Focus products inaugural release they have been industry leader in technological innovations and trusted tightening controller solutions. The introduction of the integrated controller tool family, IxB, and the server based ToolsControl is the next step in Atlas Copco’s commitment to transforming to Industry 4.0. Advanced tightening solutions are no longer confined to just one box. Backed by the legacy of the Power Focus, the expanded offering of tightening controllers from Atlas Copco offers even more flexibility to meet even the most complex production needs.

Integrated Controller Tool

The advanced functionality of the Power Focus hosted directly onto the tool.

Eliminates system footprint
Flexibility
Easy line balancing

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PF8 Physical Controller

The next generation of the traditional Power Focus controller.

Supports multiple tools and tool types
Communication with MES or PLC
Access Point integrated wireless module

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PF6Flex Physical Controller

A compact and flexible solution for multi-spindle applications.

Power head mounting
Flexible multi-spindle support
Reduced cable festooning

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Server-Based

A centralized solution for all of your tools. Run the same core software as the physical controller on a remote server or locally on the PC and access all of your tools with a single IP address.

Run controller software on server or local PC
Reduced hardware costs
Centralized management over single IP

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Sustainability
	Integrated Controller Tool	PF8 Physical Controller	PF6Flex Physical Controller	Server-Based
Sustainability	★★★	★★☆	★★☆	★★★
Reduced downtime of controller
Reduced downtime of controller	★★★	★★☆	★★☆	★★★
Reduced downtime of tool
Reduced downtime of tool	★☆☆	★☆☆	★☆☆	★★★
Ease of tool setup
Ease of tool setup	★★☆	★☆☆	★☆☆	★★★
Reduced controller installation time
Reduced controller installation time	★☆☆	★☆☆	★☆☆	★★★
Scalability
Scalability	★★★	★☆☆	★☆☆	★★★
Flexibility
Flexibility	★★★	★★☆	★★☆	★★★
IP management complexity
IP management complexity	★★☆	★★☆	★★☆	★★★
Administration
Administration	★★☆	★★☆	★★☆	★★★
Backup strategy
Backup strategy	★★☆	★★☆	★★☆	★★★
Tool Management
Tool Management	★★☆	★☆☆	★☆☆	★★★
Stand-alone mode
Stand-alone mode	★★★	★★☆	★★☆	★☆☆
No wireless network available
No wireless network available	★★☆	★★★	★★★
Fieldbus
Fieldbus		★★★	★★★
I/O Accessories
I/O Accessories	★★★	★★★	★★★	★★★
Ease of installation
Ease of installation	★★★	★★☆	★★☆	★☆☆
Redundancy (self healing)
Redundancy (self healing)				★★★

Advanced Tightening Strategies on the Power Focus Platform

Atlas Copco’s next generation of tightening strategy programming, powered by the Power Focus Platfrom.

In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill gives viewers a thorough demonstration on how to configure a multi-step program using our integrated controller tool ICB. Rodney will demonstrate a reverse program, along with how to build a Two Step tightening strategy, a Joint Conditioning tightening strategy, and a Torque + Angle tightening strategy. For each demonstration, Rodney will also make a few tightenings and review the results in detail.

Integrated Controller - IxB 2.1 MB, PDF
PF8 Physical Controller 1.6 MB, PDF
PF6Flex Physical Controller 20.6 MB, PDF

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Contact a Power Focus Platform expert today to determine what solution is best for your operation.