Jigs & Fixtures
Jigs and fixtures, clamping, welding and inspection
Fixtures with defined part location, pneumatically or hydraulically supported and sensor-monitored on request.
A fixture works when the part only fits in the correct position, can be clamped quickly and delivers repeatable results. Support points, clamping forces and accessibility are therefore developed consistently from the production process.
Schematic: base plate with clamping elements and stops.
Jigs & Fixtures
Fixture types and building blocks
Clamping & milling fixtures
Multiple part holders for machining with short set-up times and good chip evacuation.
Welding fixtures
Low-distortion clamping, access for torch and extraction, defined zero points.
Inspection & gauging fixtures
Repeatable holders for dimensional checks, functional testing and sample inspection.
Clamping technology
Toggle, pneumatic and hydraulic clamps matched to force requirement and cycle time.
Poka-yoke
Geometric features that prevent incorrectly inserted parts from being clamped at all.
Sensor monitoring
Checking part seating, clamping state and end positions to secure the process.
Typical scope
Reference values from designed fixtures.
- Applications
- Machining, welding, assembly, inspection
- Clamping principles
- manual, pneumatic, hydraulic
- Holders
- Single and multiple part holders
- Monitoring
- Inductive sensors, pressure switches, end position checks
- Interfaces
- Zero point systems, machine tables, robot cells
Project example
A multi-part milling fixture with pneumatic clamps was designed for coupling levers. The goal was a short set-up time with consistent positional accuracy.
- Multiple holder for parallel machining of several parts
- Pneumatic clamps with central actuation
- Stops designed so incorrect loading is impossible
What you receive
- Fixture concept with clamping and support points
- 3D design including purchased and standard parts
- Bill of materials with clamping technology and sensors
- Production and assembly drawings
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about fixtures
Describe your part, get a straight answer
Send us the part, the annual volume and your timeframe. We come back with a realistic view on feasibility, tooling concept and effort. No passing through several departments.