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Jigs and Fixtures

Jigs and fixtures are production tools for positioning, assembling and inspecting parts. When 3D printed, they are lighter, cheaper and made within days.

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Jigs and Fixtures
Technologies

Recommended technologies

MJF

HP Multi Jet Fusion

Precise, robust jigs.
FDM

Fused Deposition Modeling

Large jigs.
Materials

Most used materials

PA12 Nylon

For most jigs.

PA11 ESD

For electronics manufacturing.

TPU Elastomer

Soft contact surfaces.
Applications

Typical parts

Positioning jigs

Positioning jigs

For assembly and inspection.

Why 3D printed jigs

  • Made in days, not weeks.
  • Tailored to the specific part and operator.
  • Lightweight – less operator fatigue.
  • Cheap to replace when the part changes.
Design tips

Before you upload

  • Make part-contact surfaces from TPU or apply soft adhesive strips.
  • Specify critical positioning features – we will check the tolerances.