Can a fixture be 3D printed?
Depending on the loads, wear, temperature and accuracy requirements, additive manufacturing may be suitable. The process and material are selected for the application.
Tooling that fits your part. And your process.
Assembly fixtures, nests, inspection gauges and production tools developed around the work your team performs.
Start with the operation
A useful fixture begins with the part and the task. We discuss how the component is located, what operation is performed and where the operator or equipment needs access. TechTure Designs supports custom jigs, fixtures and nests for manufacturing, assembly and inspection applications. Design and material selection follow the application requirements.
From locating nests to inspection tools
Applications include assembly supports, locating tools, inspection gauges, end-of-arm tooling adapters and production handling components. Requirements can vary considerably between an initial prototype and a tool used repeatedly on the production floor. Where a trial is needed, it can be defined as a separate stage before a larger quantity is considered.
Details that shape the design
Share part drawings or CAD models, the surfaces or features used for location, the operation being supported and any access restrictions. Include critical tolerances, expected loads, contact conditions and the intended production quantity. Photographs of the existing work area can help explain constraints that are difficult to capture in a drawing. We review the requirement before confirming the design and manufacturing scope.
Questions before you enquire
Can you support automation projects?
We welcome enquiries for nests, fixtures and end-of-arm tooling adapters. Share the robot or equipment interfaces and operating requirements for review.