Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety.
Before 3D printing, the jigs and fixtures were typically made with metal using machine tools, either in-house or through outsourced vendors. Depending on the forces experienced by the part, however, it is now not always necessary to produce these tools in metal. Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing materials have advanced significantly, and there are a number of functional resins…
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