Datums
The tooling concept should locate from stable, functionally relevant part features.
Production tooling that solves the task
Custom Jigs & Fixtures
Good tooling reduces variation, simplifies repetitive work, and makes the correct setup easier to repeat. Stratum develops machined, additively manufactured, or hybrid jigs and fixtures around the actual part, operator task, equipment, and production environment.
Common applications
Built for functional manufacturing requirements.
Every project is evaluated against the supplied geometry, application, material, quantity, critical features, and acceptance criteria.
- 01Assembly and positioning fixtures
- 02Drill guides and location templates
- 03Inspection nests and check fixtures
- 04Machine tending and automation interfaces
- 05Soft jaws, supports, and workholding aids
- 06Protective handling and transport fixtures
Engineering review
What shapes the manufacturing plan.
Useful quotes depend on the functional requirements behind the model. These factors are reviewed before a process is committed.
Operator use
Loading, clamping, visibility, access, and mistake-proofing matter as much as the fixture geometry.
Production environment
Coolant, heat, chemicals, chips, impact, and cleaning methods influence material and construction.
Expected volume
Tool life and repeatability requirements guide the choice between machined metal, polymer, or hybrid construction.
RFQ to delivery
A direct, technical workflow.
Fixtures may use aluminum, steel, stainless steel, engineering plastics, or reinforced engineering polymers. Contact surfaces, expected life, and shop conditions guide the selection.
Review material categories →- 01
Review the part, operation, equipment, cycle, and operator requirements.
- 02
Define locating, clamping, access, and acceptance criteria.
- 03
Select a machined, printed, or hybrid tooling approach.
- 04
Produce, inspect, and document the agreed tooling configuration.
Project questions
Before you send the RFQ.
Can you build tooling from our existing CAD?+
Yes. Existing part and tooling models can be reviewed, along with drawings and a description of the operation the fixture must support.
Can metal and printed components be combined?+
Yes. Hybrid construction can place metal where wear, stiffness, or threads matter while using industrial FDM for complex supports, guards, and part-contact geometry.
Do you design the fixture?+
Stratum can provide manufacturability and application-focused input. The required design scope and responsibility are defined during the RFQ review.
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