More and more of our clients are turning to 3D printing with strong Nylon material as a solution for manufacturing Jigs. This is because the financial benefits of 3D printing for this application far outweigh production methods utilising Aluminium or a similar alternative.
Overview
Brushtec is a world class manufacturer and designer of innovative brushware; specialising in brushes for the industrial, municipal, and agriculture markets. Brushtec use our SLS prints to produce precise robust jigs and high quality machine parts for their brush production systems.
Brushtec works closely with its customers on their product development to offer innovative custom design solutions. Prototypes are developed before volume production runs.
Our OEM customers rely on us to design for optimal machine performance. Brushtec use one 3D printed jig per product.
Product Details
CAD Design: Provided by BrushTec
Material: SLS Nylon
Polishing: No
Dyeing: No
Finishing: N/A
Dimensions: Multiple clamps of different sizes, One example 125.0 x 81.0 x 91.0 mm
Project cost: £98.04 + vat
Brushtec's Window Cleaning Production
Case Study Highlights
Manufacturing jigs are an essential tool for any production floor operations, often contributing to quality assembly and inspection processes and successful outcomes.
Off-the-shelf jigs can be utilised, however, most manufacturers customiSe their own jigs to suit their unique production operations.
While costs are often the main factor in 3D printing jigs, there are a number of other key areas where additive manufacture is advantageous for this application.
As the Brushtec example above highlights, the ability to produce complex parts is a major benefit. The freedom of design that is possible with industrial 3D printing processes such as selective laser sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) enables manufacturers to overcome the limitations of injection moulding or machining operations. This subsequently means that jig designs can be consolidated to avoid assembly operations (further reducing costs and lead times as well as man-hours).
In addition, jigs can be designed with improved ergonomics for improved handling and ease of use, and because they are produced using tough Nylon material they weigh less than their traditional metal counterparts. In some cases, jigs can be specifically customized, which also makes handling easier and safer for the operator and can actually increase functionality and safety.
3D printing jigs also means they can be produced on demand, reducing inventory and allowing manufacturers the ability to redesign and update them as required.
Contact us if you would like to discuss how we can support your jig requirements. Alternatively upload your file to see how cost-effective 3D printing jigs can be.
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