Jigs, fixtures & tooling

Production tooling in days, not weeks.

Assembly jigs, test fixtures, QC gauges, and soldering nests in PA-CF carbon-fiber nylon. 70–90% less than CNC aluminum. Same-week delivery. Update when your line changes.

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When to use FDM tooling

CNC aluminum

  • €200–2,000 per jig
  • 2–4 week lead time
  • Design change = new program, new stock
  • Heavy — operator fatigue on repetitive tasks
  • End of life: scrap, no recovery

FDM PA-CF

  • 70–90% cost reduction
  • 2–5 business days
  • Update CAD, reprint next day
  • 60–80% lighter
  • Minimal sunk cost — recycle and reprint

Tooling specifications

Cost vs. CNC aluminum70–90% reduction
Lead time2–5 business days
Primary materialPA-CF (carbon-fiber nylon)
HDT (PA-CF)100°C+
Typical tolerance±0.2–0.4 mm
Max part size256 × 256 × 256 mm
Weight vs. aluminum60–80% lighter
ESD optionPETG ESD for antistatic tooling

Production tooling applications

Common fixture types manufactured for production lines.

Assembly jigs

PCB alignment, module integration, sub-assembly. Exact-fit to product geometry.

Test fixtures

Functional test beds, ICT fixtures, cable harness jigs. PA-CF for dimensional stability.

QC gauges

Go/no-go gauges, dimensional check fixtures, first-article inspection aids.

Pick-and-place nests

Component nests for automated and manual placement. PETG ESD for antistatic.

Soldering fixtures

PCB holders for wave and selective soldering. PA-CF withstands repeated heat cycles.

Conformal coating masks

Selective masking for conformal coating. Updated when PCB revision changes.

Process

01

Request a quote

STL, STEP, or 3MF.

02

Engineering review

DFM feedback. Material confirmation.

03

Production

PA-CF default. PETG ESD for antistatic.

04

Inspection & ship

Dimensional check. Tracked delivery.

Materials for tooling

MaterialUse caseKey property
PA-CFJigs, fixtures, structural tooling100°C+ HDT, highest stiffness
PETG ESDAntistatic trays, ESD-sensitive assembly10⁷–10⁹ Ω surface resistivity
TPUDampening nests, compliant fixturesShore 95A, 450%+ elongation
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Tooling design constraints

  • PA-CF has 4% elongation at break. No snap-fit features — use threaded inserts and screw assembly.
  • Fixture surfaces in contact with product should account for FDM layer texture (±0.1 mm surface variation).
  • Soldering fixtures: verify PA-CF HDT exceeds peak process temperature. Contact engineering for selective soldering profiles.
  • Large flat fixtures (>200 mm) may warp in PA-CF without proper design. Ribbing and breakaway geometry recommended.
  • PETG ESD surface resistivity varies with print temperature. Specify target resistance range for ESD-critical tooling.

Frequently asked questions

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