Types of Fixtures We Make
- Assembly fixtures — hold parts in alignment during assembly
- Drill guides — repeatable hole patterns, no layout required
- Inspection fixtures — go/no-go gauges, functional checks
- Workholding nests — secure parts for machining, gluing, or painting
- Parts trays — kitting trays, shadow boards, and bin organizers
- Robot grippers — end-of-arm tooling for automation
- Safety covers — machine guards and operator safety shields
- Weld fixtures — hold components during joining (high-temp materials)
Materials for Fixtures
| Material | Best Fixture Applications |
|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Nylon | High-load fixtures, structural tooling, maximum rigidity |
| Nylon PA | Wear-resistant fixtures, sliding contact surfaces |
| PETG | General assembly fixtures, low-load workholding |
| ASA | High-temp fixtures, heat-adjacent applications |
| TPU | Protective nests, soft-jaw inserts, scratch prevention |
How We Design Your Fixture
1. Define the Task
Tell us what the fixture needs to do — locate, clamp, guide, inspect. We need to understand your process before designing the tool.
Tell us what the fixture needs to do — locate, clamp, guide, inspect. We need to understand your process before designing the tool.
2. Design + Review
We create a CAD model in Fusion 360 and share for approval before printing. Revisions are fast — most fixtures take one or two iterations.
We create a CAD model in Fusion 360 and share for approval before printing. Revisions are fast — most fixtures take one or two iterations.
3. Print + Validate
We print, inspect against requirements, and ship or deliver. Reorder pricing is manufacturing cost only — no re-engineering fee on reorders.
We print, inspect against requirements, and ship or deliver. Reorder pricing is manufacturing cost only — no re-engineering fee on reorders.
Fixture Pricing
| Fixture Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Simple nest or tray | $150 – $450 |
| Drill guide | $200 – $600 |
| Assembly fixture (medium) | $500 – $1,800 |
| Inspection fixture / gauge | $600 – $2,500 |
| Multi-station fixture | $1,500 – $5,000+ |
Includes design, one validation print, and final production fixture. Reorder pricing is print cost only.
Best Fixture Customers
- Assembly operations standardizing manual processes
- Machine shops reducing layout and setup time
- Quality teams building functional inspection tools
- Automation integrators needing end-of-arm tooling
- Startups building a first production process
If workers are doing the same physical task repeatedly and getting inconsistent results, a fixture almost always solves it — faster and cheaper than you expect.