Professional Additive Manufacturing for Jigs and Fixtures
Benefits for Using Additive Manufacturing as a Jig and Fixture
Discover how 3D printing technology can transform your jigs and fixtures applications.
Complex Geometries
3D printing can create non-standard, organic, or ergonomic shapes impossible to achieve with traditional subtractive manufacturing (milling, turning).
Precision Accuracy
Achieve production-grade precision and tight tolerances with our advanced 3D printing capabilities. Utilizing high-fidelity technologies, including Formlabs SLS, we deliver parts with exceptional dimensional accuracy.
Quick Lead Times
Production time is reduced from days or weeks required for traditional fabrication down to mere hours. This allows engineers to rapidly validate designs, quickly adapt to production line changes, and deploy critical tooling on-demand, minimizing downtime and accelerating overall time-to-market.
Cost and Weight Reduction
3D printed jigs and fixtures deliver substantial cost reductions, often eliminating the high expense and complexity of machining metal tooling. Their lightweight design, achieved through strong thermoplastics, reduces operator fatigue while simultaneously accelerating lead times from weeks to hours, rapidly getting tools onto the production floor.
Jigs and Fixtures Costs Comparison
Producing customized parts has traditionally been an expensive process, but with the advance of additive manufacturing, customization is both affordable and accessible. For jigs and fixtures, that means a wider range of possible geometries and a better fit for specific processes that had previously been reliant on standardized parts. Customized, on-demand jigs and fixtures also make manual processes like many kinds of assembly or packaging much easier, and can reduce the workload for factory employees, freeing up their time for higher value tasks. We offer a variety of materials and assembly methods including adding threads and heated inserts into the physical part.
| Metric | 3D printed | CNC Machined |
|---|---|---|
| Lead time | same day - 3 days of printing | 2-3 weeks |
| Cost | $50-$100+ | $150-$1000+ |
Book a Free Consultation Today
Connect with our 3D printing experts today to determine if 3D printing is right for you. Schedule a dedicated 1:1 consultation to define the optimal solution for your business. We provide tailored ROI analyses, proof-of-concept test prints, and strategic implementation support.
How to Get Started Today
Submit Your Design
Send us your digital file (.STL or .STEP) or submit a photo/physical part for us to reverse engineer.
Technology Selection - Design Revision
Our experts select the optimal technology (FDM, SLS, SLA, or Industrial FDM) based on part needs.
Production & Testing
We print your component, then ship it (or you pick it up) for on-site testing and validation.
Optimize & Finalize
Review performance feedback and make necessary adjustments to the design or materials before final production.
Request a Free Sample From Us
Ready to test the accuracy and durability of industrial additive manufacturing? Submit your project details to request a free, no-obligation sample part. This offer is reserved for businesses and engineers evaluating our services for serious production or tooling applications. See and test the quality before you commit to a full project.
Jig and Fixture Application Examples
Explore Use Cases for Jigs and Fixtures
Need a Broken Part Recreated?
Stop searching for discontinued or expensive components. We specialize in using 3D printing technology to digitally recreate and produce broken, obsolete, or overpriced parts on demand. Cut lead times, eliminate high minimum order quantities, and gain a fast, affordable solution to keep your critical equipment running.
On Site Services
Our experts come to you to personally review your specific application and environment. We assess feasibility, material requirements, and operational context to confirm the right 3D printing or scanning solution for your business before you invest.