What are Jigs and Fixtures?
Jigs and fixtures are custom tooling used to accurately position and hold workpieces during manufacturing processes. They help guide machines and tools for drilling, cutting, welding, and assembling components with precision.
Jigs and fixtures are crucial for automating production and maintaining quality and consistency across large quantities.
A manufacturing aid is a device, platform, tool, jig, or fixture used to enhance, accelerate, perfect, or fix a manufacturing or assembly production. Manufacturing aids range from simple guides to complex fixtures with multiple functions.
The use of 3D printing for jigs and fixtures enables:
3D Printing offers several advantages including:
• Faster development and/or production cycles
• Reduced investments in time, cost and materials
• Improved functionality for workflow and workforce
• Enhanced self-sufficiency to own processes and outcomes
Some examples
- An alignment fixture utilized during a gluing operation.
- An assembly fixture or nest designed to secure parts.
- A chute designed to protect parts as they fall from an injection mold.
- A template jig used for marking parts, “go & no go” gauge
- A masking fixture utilized in a painting operation.
- A customized jig used for specific measurement (OGP, CMM) process.
Summary
Projet considers 3D printing service as a key factor to the success of fast adoption of AM in manufacturing, We offer a range of capabilities, including 3D printing technologies such as FDM, SLA, and SLS, along with various solutions like rapid prototyping, mechanical design, and reverse engineering. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to support your company in its processes.
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