Fast & Accurate – Salt Spray Chambers Speed Up New Material Verification

Shanghai – TOBO GROUP, a leader in connected quality control (QC) technology, is proud to launch the ProLink Sync Salt Spray Tester—a groundbreaking system that bridges corrosion testing data with production-line operations, enabling real-time adjustments and closed-loop quality control. Unlike traditional salt spray testers that store data in isolated systems (requiring manual analysis and delayed production feedback), this platform integrates seamlessly with manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, and production hardware to create a continuous feedback loop—critical for industries like automotive 零部件 (automotive components), consumer electronics, and industrial hardware, where even small corrosion-related defects can lead to costly batch recalls or production delays.
At the core of ProLink Sync is its Real-Time Production Data Pipeline, which establishes bidirectional communication between the tester and manufacturing systems. The tester automatically sends corrosion test results (e.g., coating adhesion failure, pitting severity) to the factory’s MES in under 10 seconds; if results fall below pre-set quality thresholds (e.g., >5% of specimens show critical corrosion), the MES triggers an immediate alert to production supervisors and can even pause the relevant assembly line to prevent further defective parts from being produced. For example, an automotive component manufacturer testing brake caliper coatings used this feature to identify a faulty batch of coatings within 2 hours of starting tests; the MES paused the caliper assembly line, and engineers adjusted the coating application pressure—avoiding 500+ defective calipers and a potential $120,000 recall. The system also pulls production data (e.g., batch numbers, coating machine settings) into the tester’s dashboard, letting QC teams link specific test results to exact production parameters for root-cause analysis.
Complementing the data pipeline is the Closed-Loop Quality Optimization Engine, which uses AI to analyze historical test data and production parameters, then generates actionable recommendations for process improvement. For instance, if the engine detects that corrosion rates are 20% higher for parts produced on Machine A (vs. Machine B), it will flag potential issues with Machine A’s coating thickness settings and suggest calibrated adjustments. The engine also integrates with ERP systems to track the cost impact of quality improvements—for example, calculating that a 1% reduction in corrosion defects saves $8,000 per month in rework costs. A consumer electronics firm manufacturing stainless steel phone frames used the engine to optimize their powder-coating process: after analyzing 3 months of test data, the system recommended a 5°C increase in curing temperature, which reduced corrosion-related defects by 35% and cut rework time by 25%.
Real-world applications across manufacturing sectors highlight the system’s impact: A automotive OEM used ProLink Sync to link salt spray tests of aluminum alloy wheels to their wheel assembly line, ensuring that every batch of wheels was tested before full production—cutting wheel-related warranty claims by 40%. A consumer electronics brand integrated the tester with their smartphone chassis production MES, using real-time data to adjust their anodization process and meet a 99.8% corrosion-free quality target for a new flagship phone. An industrial valve manufacturer leveraged the closed-loop engine to identify that low humidity in the coating booth increased corrosion rates; adjusting the booth’s humidity reduced defects by 28% and improved production throughput.
“ProLink Sync redefines corrosion testing from a ‘post-production check’ to a ‘production enabler’,” said TOBO GROUP’s Connected QC Director. “Manufacturers no longer have to wait for test results to fix production issues—this system turns testing data into immediate action, creating a quality loop that saves time, reduces waste, and protects brand reputation.”
For more information about the ProLink Sync Salt Spray Tester, including MES/ERP integration options, closed-loop optimization features, and mobile app capabilities, visit Info@botomachine.com.