Holding fixtures, jigs, trim tools and metal-forming dies can be expensive elements of post-mold composite part processing and assembly. Designing and building such tools can be an expensive and ...

David is a retired aircraft mechanic with a massive collection of tools, jigs, and fixtures. He says it represents 75 years of fixing things, a passion he's had since childhood. We can take a cue or ...

3D printed jigs and fixtures open up new possibilities on manufacturing-floor productivity. 3D printing processes are easy to implement and offer a wide variety of materials to support a part’s ...

If you’ve ever done any small production runs of anything that needs a bit of assembly, you know that jigs and fixtures are a huge time saver. However, these usually need to be mounted, which means ...

What are jigs and fixtures? Where are they used? What are the benefits of using 3D printing for jigs or fixtures? How can I tell if 3D printing will work for my application? What processes or ...