Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Boost Efficiency With 3D Printed Manufacturing Aids
1.2 Can 3D Printed Polymeric Tools Replace Metal Tools?
1.1 Boost Efficiency With 3D Printed Manufacturing Aids
1.2 Can 3D Printed Polymeric Tools Replace Metal Tools?
2. Methods
2.1 Common Types of Manufacturing Aids
2.2 Workflow to 3D Print Manufacturing Aids
2.3 Design Guidelines
2.4 3D Printing Guidelines
2.5 Workflow Best Practices
2.1 Common Types of Manufacturing Aids
2.2 Workflow to 3D Print Manufacturing Aids
2.3 Design Guidelines
2.4 3D Printing Guidelines
2.5 Workflow Best Practices
3. Case Studies
3.1 Validation Testing
3.2 Fabrication
3.3 Assembly
3.4 Finishing
3.5 Inspection
3.1 Validation Testing
3.2 Fabrication
3.3 Assembly
3.4 Finishing
3.5 Inspection
4. Conclusion
Introduction
For manufacturers, maximizing production speed while maintaining high part quality is critical for success. This white paper outlines the principles behind creating effective jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids in-house, with an emphasis on leveraging 3D printing to reduce costs, shorten development time, and create more efficient production workflows from design engineer to manufacturing floor technician.
Boost Efficiency With 3D Printed Manufacturing Aids
A manufacturing aid, also called production aid, is any tool or device that supports and facilitates manufacturing operations from validation testing to production and maintenance. Manufacturing aids are used by businesses internally to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times, improving worker safety, and lowering production costs. They range from workholding devices such as jigs, fixtures, and guides, to alignment pins, masking masters, and more. These are vital tools to streamline production workflows and address common problems that arise on the factory floor.
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