June 15, 2022July 13, 2022 | The Essentium TeamPrinting Large Jigs and Fixtures in One PieceIn the mass manufacturing world, 3D printing is usually not used to make a finished piece. Rather, it is an enabling technology. Additive manufacturing is used to help other machines, robots and workers do their jobs better by creating lightweight yet durable jigs and fixtures that securely hold a tool or an unfinished part in […] Read More
April 29, 2022June 15, 2022 | The Essentium Team9+ Materials for 3D Printed Fixtures and JigsJigs and fixtures are used in all kinds of manufacturing environments to make repeatable assembly processes more accurate, faster, and safer. Specialized tools like gauges, drill guides, masking templates, and cradles have been traditionally machined from metal. While materials like aluminum provides all the necessary qualities of strength, heat, and chemical resistance, it makes the […] Read More
April 20, 2020July 15, 2021 | The Essentium Team3D Printed Jigs and FixturesWhatever a company makes on its factory floor, chances are the employees use specialized jigs and fixtures on the assembly line to complete the manufacturing process. Jigs and fixtures represent a tremendous opportunity for additive manufacturing to increase efficiencies and reduce costs on the production floor. But what exactly is a jig, and how does […] Read More