Locating and holding aids
Keep a part in the same place for drilling, marking, inspection, trimming, assembly, or repeat handling.
Jigs & Fixtures
Custom jigs, fixtures, and shop aids for repeatable work.
JDTP helps local shops, repair teams, labs, product teams, and small manufacturers turn a repeated task into a practical positioning, inspection, assembly, or workholding aid.
Best Start
Workpiece photos / process notes / dimensions / operator feedback
Send the task you repeat, the part you handle, and what currently slows the work down.
Common Requests
Useful tooling is often simple, specific, and close to the operator.
Drill, cut, or routing guides
Create physical references that reduce guesswork and make repeat operations easier to control.
Inspection and fit gauges
Use a printed gauge or fixture to check spacing, alignment, clearance, or go/no-go conditions.
Assembly and shop aids
Prototype trays, stops, guides, mounts, adapters, and fixtures that make daily work more consistent.
What JDTP Checks
The first review focuses on datums, force, access, and repeatability.
A fixture is useful only if it matches the task. JDTP reviews the workpiece, reference faces, operator access, clamp or hand pressure, wear risk, and how the aid will be used on the bench.
Process
From a shop problem to a testable aid.
Show the repeated task
Send photos, short notes, dimensions, and the part or operation that needs more consistency.
Review the constraint
JDTP checks locating faces, clamp direction, operator access, and likely print or material assumptions.
Prototype and revise
A printed aid can be tested, adjusted, and prepared for repeat use or small-batch builds.
FAQ
Questions shops usually ask before starting.
Do I need a finished CAD file?
No. Photos, sketches, rough dimensions, and a clear explanation of the task are enough to start review.
Can a 3D printed fixture be used in a shop?
Sometimes, depending on force, heat, wear, accuracy, and safety requirements. JDTP will flag risky uses early.
Can you make more than one copy?
Yes. After the first prototype is checked, JDTP can discuss a small batch or repeat-build files.
What should I send first?
Send photos of the workpiece, the current process, key dimensions, what must stay aligned, and what currently fails.
Start a Fixture Review