3D Printed Jigs & Fixtures

More timely production of 3D printed jigs and fixtures

Shorter production runs require faster changeovers. At the same time changeovers need to be done accurately. Employees must be ready and able to switch to new tasks. Having the right jigs and fixtures at hand means that low error rates can be maintained at higher pressure work environments. By precisely indicating where a task needs to be done and guiding how it is being done errors are reduced. Where in a previous era just one jig may have lasted for years, now many more jigs are needed for less time. Metal 3D printing lets one quickly create jigs and fixtures so that staff can focus on getting the new job done.

Unique shapes for jigs and fixtures

3D printing in metal lets you produce highly specialized jigs and fixtures to reduce errors in production. No matter how specialized the jig or how complex the shape, metal 3D printing can provide a part. The increased design freedom of metal 3D printing means that new forms will be available and unique solutions can be made for individual problems. If a jig does not suffice, a new one can be designed and printed in days. Should this one be the right one, thousands could be made in subsequent days to be given to all the necessary staff.

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