TPM SLS 3D

Industrial fixtures and jigs

Glass-Filled Nylon SLS for Industrial Fixtures and Jigs

Build rigid jigs, fixture bases, inspection tools and machine covers without tooling, using PA12GB or PA12 based on stiffness, load and assembly needs.

SLS 3D printed PA12GB jig, inspection fixture and production tooling

Target customers

Industrial manufacturersequipment companiesfixture buyersproduction engineering teams

Industry pain points

What makes this application difficult?

  • !Factory-floor jigs often need quick changes after operators test real workflows.
  • !CNC fixtures can be expensive for low-volume or geometry-rich production aids.
  • !Rigid bases, inspection tools and machine covers need better flatness and screw-zone design than ordinary prototypes.

SLS solution

How SLS helps before tooling

  • ✓SLS makes it practical to build custom jigs, nests, covers and tool holders in low volume.
  • ✓PA12GB offers higher stiffness for fixture bodies, while PA12 remains useful for balanced functional parts.
  • ✓DFM review checks wall thickness, insert bosses, datum surfaces and post-processing effects before production.

Application modules

Parts commonly reviewed for Industrial Fixtures

Use these examples to prepare CAD files, quantities and critical-feature notes for RFQ review.

Assembly jigs and fixtures

Inspection nests and gauges

Machine covers and guards

Tool holders and trays

Positioning blocks and bases

Robot cell fixture parts

Drill and marking templates

Low-volume factory aids

Material recommendation

Choose PA12, PA11, PA12GB or TPU by function

Material choice should follow the real load case: stiffness, impact resistance, repeated flexing, contact feel and finishing requirements.

MaterialBest fitSelection logic
PA12General jigs and tool holdersBalanced performance for fixtures that do not need maximum stiffness.
PA11Impact-prone handling aidsUseful where toughness and ductility matter more than rigidity.
PA12GBRigid bases and inspection toolsHigher stiffness and better structural feel for factory-floor parts.
TPUSoft contact pads or protective insertsUse as a separate soft element when grip or cushioning is required.

Case module

Problem-material-quantity-cycle-result format

This de-identified pattern shows the kind of project information that makes DFM review and quotation more accurate.

ProblemA production team needed a more rigid fixture base with integrated cable guides and insert-ready mounting points.
MaterialPA12GB for base, PA12 for protective cover samples
Quantity6 fixture bases and 18 accessory parts
Cycle5 working days after insert and tolerance review
ResultThe fixture layout was tested on the line before committing to the next batch of production aids.

Design advice

DFM notes before uploading CAD

Use PA12GB when fixture rigidity and flatness matter more than snap-fit behavior.

Add ribs and fillets around tall bosses, screw zones and fixture datum areas.

Specify which surfaces are locating or inspection-critical so they can be reviewed separately.

Use threaded inserts for repeated assembly or fixture maintenance points.

Account for post-processing and dyeing where fixture parts contact production components.

Related engineering resources

Continue reviewing the design

When to use glass-filled nylonPA12GB vs PA12Threaded inserts in SLS parts