Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures

Fortifying injection mould tools with 3D printing

From our Moulding & Tooling feature inside TCT Europe, a look at Fortify's fibre-reinforced digital tooling.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Dec 2019

All Axis Robotics employs MakerBot 3D printer to produce custom robot arm end-effectors

The machine shop is using the Method to create custom tooling for bespoke robot end-effector designs, reducing lead times from months to hours.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Oct 2019

The machine shop is using the Method to create custom tooling for its bespoke robot end-effector designs

'Now is the time to take your additive manufacturing applications to the next level'

Todd Grimm is pleasantly surprised by the progress of some companies in AM in his latest TCT column.

By Todd Grimm

/ 4 Sep 2019

'Now is the time to take your additive manufacturing applications to the next level'

Volume Graphics joins project to enhance quality of 3D printed mould and tooling components

Industrial CT software provider Volume Graphics is one of 14 companies working to improve the additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping of mould & tooling components through a joint-project with Kunststoff-Institut.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Aug 2019

Volume Graphics Manufacturing Geometry Correction module from Volume Graphics adjusts design of mould-insert surfaces to compensate for warpage in the additively manufactured mould pr...

Dunlop Systems integrates Markforged 3D printing for internal and customer tooling

UK automotive manufacturing firm Dunlop Systems has integrated Markforged’s 3D printing technology into its business to produce custom tooling.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Aug 2019

Taking the work out of workholding: Matsuura combines 3D printing and generative design to produce concept fixture

Matsuura UK discusses a 3D printing and generatively designed workholding fixture, produced with technology from HP and Autodesk.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 2 Aug 2019

Top reasons to use 3D printing for jigs and fixtures

Jesse Marin, Design Services Manager, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing on how to maximise 3D printing for some of the lowest hanging fruit.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Aug 2019

BMW jigs and fixtures BMW has realised a 57% cost saving with 3D printed jigs and fixtures. - Ryan Lodermeier

Schunk Carbon Technology harnesses Anisoprint Composite Fibre Co-Extrusion 3D printing technology for custom tools

Schunk Carbon Technology, a service manufacturer headquartered in Germany, has begun implementing Anisoprint’s 3D printing technology to produce custom tools and demonstrator models.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Jul 2019

Schunk Carbon Tech Anisoprint - Anisoprint

Heineken harnesses Ultimaker S5 3D printing system to produce custom tool and functional machine parts

Heineken has been implementing Ultimaker’s S5 3D printing platform to produce custom tools and functional machine parts in its brewery in Seville.

By TCT Team

/ 22 May 2019

Heineken manufacturing line in Seville. Heineken manufacturing line in Seville. - Ultimaker

Ira Green makes 80% time saving on fixtures with RIZE 3D printing

Ira Green Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of military insignia and uniform items, is using RIZE technology to create prototypes and manufacturing aids.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Apr 2019

The new 3D printed fixtures are able to hold the piece while it is being nailed to the welder to ensure accuracy of placement.

Mimaki launches desktop 3D printer in partnership with Sindoh

Mimaki has announced the launch of a desktop fused filament fabrication machine in partnership with Sindoh, a South Korea printing hardware manufacturer.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Mar 2019

Mimaki desktop 3D printer. Mimaki 3DFF-222 3D printer. - Mimaki Europe

How Ford automated the design of manufacturing aids

3D printed jigs and fixtures are nothing new, they’re used by just about every vehicle manufacturer in the world to save time and money on the automotive production line. Now, Ford wants to tackle the next bottleneck, design.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 25 Mar 2019