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In today's evolving manufacturing industry, the only surviving tip is to maintain focus and speed to respond to the market. Since Compass' establishment in 1987, it has thrived to be the most professional screwdriver bits manufacturer worldwide.
Today, Compass possesses 100% in-house manufacturing processes including material cutting, milling, drilling, punching, forging, heat treatment, and quality control. This is to insure that our product quality surpasses all international standards. Compass has also acquired to produce TORX® TORQ-SET®, POZI-DRIV®, TRI-WING®, PHILLIPS SQUARE-DRIV® and ACR®. In order to improve Compass' manufacturing and management capability, it has successfully implemented NPS (New Production System). In changing Compass' production pattern it enables Compass to become a competitive player in today's dynamic screwdriver manufacturing market. Compass has, and always will, take the necessary steps like these in order to remain competitive, keep consistently high quality, and provide the best service. |
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User safety tips ● Always wear safety glasses when using any tools. ● Always visually inspect tool for damage and cracking. ● Immediately replace all damaged tools. ● Do not use tools beyond their limit or useful life.
Selecting the proper heat treat for bits To accommodate these different requirements, Compass offers different levels of hardness.
X-Extra Hard The X or Extra hard is the most common hardness, but for higher torque applications a lower hardness should be used. In high torque applications a lower hardness will withstand the twisting that occurs and help extend the life of your bit. In the case that you are using hardened screws it is best to use the X hardness. This will help prevent wear on the bits. The determination of proper heat treatment is dependent upon failure mode. In the event of shattering or fracturing during application, a bit with a lower level of hardness may be suitable. Conversely, if the failure mode is where occurs look at variances caused by multiple operators, different torque levels, or different power tool settings. It is vital in achieving long tool life that you choose the proper heat treatment for driving tools. The three levels of heat treatment offered by Compass allow each particular customer to customize the heat treatment that best fits their applications. To specify a particular heat treat, add a letter suffix to the part number. For example, to specify "X hardness" in a #2 Phillips, the part number would be 125P2A-X. Please contact Compass for a representative to assist you with any questions. |
| 1987 | Compass Corporation is founded |
| 1988 | Invests in specialized steel from Japan and quality was widely accepted by many customers |
| 1989 | Manufacturing is moved to a bigger facility on HaiDian Road to accommodaterapid growth |
| 1990 | Full function Quality Control Department is first established |
| 1991 | Compass replaces old equipment with new automated equipmen |
| 1992 | Expands on Manufacturing Equipment and Improving on Technical Skills |
| 1993 | Cooperates with China Steel Company in developing a new steel material |
| 1995 | Compass moves once again to an even bigger facility in Yung Kang Industrial Park |
| 1996 | Purchases own heat treatment equipment to control a key process in the manufacturing of screwdriver bits |
| 1997 | Receives ISO 9002 Certification |
| 1998 | Becomes TORQ-SET®, POZIDRIV®, TRI-WING®, PHILLIPS SQUARE DRIV® and ACR® Licensee |
| 2000 | Initiates NPS Production System
Practices 5S throughout the manufacturing facility |
| 2001 | Becomes TORX® Licensee |
| 2002 | Improves on quality aspects with new Heat Treatment Equipment |
| 2003 | Granted various design patents
Internal tooling department is first established Invests in 3D CAD/CAM Software Becomes SIT® Bit Licensee Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certification |
| 2004 | Develops new CNC machines in order to improve processing techniques
Invests in Vietnam manufacturing facility |
| 2005 | Invests on Plastic Injection Molding Machines and Mold Flow Analysis
Invests in more CNC equipment Becomes UNISCREW®, ttap® Licensee |
| 2006 | Becomes MORTORQ® Licensee Introduces its first line of Precision Screwdrivers Introduces its first line of THandle Screwdrivers |
| 2007 | Becomes TORX PLUS® Licensee Invests in new Taiwan manufacturing facility Invests in further sales representations worldwide Renews EN ISO 9001:2000 Certification |
| 2008 | Received License for VDE |
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