Manufacturing Aids & Tooling

3D Print specialty tools for low volume production

3D print the perfect tool

Create the perfect tool for the job, even if it's hollow, contoured, customized or otherwise too complex for traditional tool-production processes like CNC machining.

Consolidate several components to reduce tool complexity
Integrated features – fastener, RFID, pockets, text and labeling
Design for ergonomics or maximum functionality rather than
manufacturability

3D print for less waste

3D printing allows you to validate tools, processes, and end products more thoroughly to avoid costly errors that lead to waste, scrap, rework, and retooling.

3D printing has less material waste than traditional manufacturing / machining
Hybrid 3D printing traditional manufacturing solutions allow for lowest cost
Reduction in the cost of poor quality

3D print on-demand

3D printing manufacturing tools on demand supports lean manufacturing strategies. Manufacturing aids and tools are built directly from CAD and can be ready for use in as little as a day.

Bring new manufacturing lines online faster
Enable low volume precision assembly
On demand tooling with digital inventory

Manufacturing Aids & Tooling Applications

Reduce the cost and risk associated with traditional tool production

Casting Master

Casting master patterns can be 3D printed for substantial savings in cost, labour and time, ultimately speeding new product development.

Composite Tooling

3D print cost-effective, high-temperature, custom composite tooling in days — instead of the weeks or months required for traditional tooling processes.

Concept Modeling

Concept modeling with a Stratasys 3D printer allows you to prove out your concept ideas as a one-off finished product within hours or days.

End of Arm Tooling

3D printing provides an alternative method for producing End of Arm Tooling that can deliver dramatic time and cost savings while optimizing performance.

Injection Molds

3D Printing has made it feasible to create custom injection, blow, and silicone molds for low volume production and validation of the metal mold design.

Jigs & Fixtures

3D Print Jigs Fixtures, work-holding devices, and optimize for lighter weight, better ergonomics, easier assembly or greater productivity

Production End-use Parts

Stratasys 3D Printers are ideal for low production runs as they build the most durable, stable, repeatable on-demand end-use parts in the industry

Rapid Prototyping

Rapid prototyping with a Stratasys 3D Printer helps companies turn great ideas into successful products faster than ever before by 3D printing your prototypes.

Do you need to manufacture custom tools?

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