How do you efficiently manufacture fragile, thin-walled components without increasing costs and lead times? By rethinking traditional fixture design, we created a smarter solution that streamlined production and improved efficiency.

Project Scope

Our customer, a parts manufacturer, required CNC fixtures to support the production of a complex, thin-walled component. The primary challenge was preventing part collapse during machining. Initially, the customer requested 13 separate fixtures for each manufacturing operation.

What We Did

Instead of creating 13 individual fixtures, we designed seven modular "all-in-one" fixtures. These fixtures were adaptable and could be reconfigured to accommodate multiple manufacturing operations, reducing the overall number of fixtures required.

How We Did It

• Conducted an in-depth analysis of the part’s geometry and machining requirements.
• Engineered a fixture design that allowed for reconfiguration to support multiple operations.
• Utilized precision machining and advanced fixture design techniques to ensure stability and accuracy.

Results

Our innovative fixture design provided significant improvements for the customer:

• 46% reduction in the total number of fixture parts required.
• 18% reduction in design and manufacturing costs.
• 25% decrease in manufacturing time for the customers thin-walled  component.

This solution streamlined the manufacturing process, reduced costs, and improved overall efficiency.