Both jigs and fixtures are used in manufacturing. If you want to produce interchangeable parts, you will need to use a jig, fixture, or both depending on the operation. Human error is vastly limited, so components can be machined quickly with high levels of accuracy, which reduces costs. Jigs are a type of fixture that guides and supports a tool, whereas a fixture is used to secure a workpiece to be worked on.
NMS portfolio offers a complete set of measuring systems and solutions from which we choose the best one for your application. Do you need software capable of processing your data or automating your measurements? Or are you looking for a measuring system for touch inspection or do you need to scan complete surfaces? In our portfolio you will also find automated […]
In November 2009 the Government launched the UK Composites Strategy. This highlights the importance of composites to the future of UK manufacturing and the Government’s plans for ensuring that the UK has the means to succeed in intensely competitive global markets. A key part of this strategy is the establishment of the National Composites Centre (NCC), […]
Welcome to Fenton Precision Engineering Ltd the UK market leaders for design, precision tool making and injection moulding services. Located centrally in the UK our headquarters are located in Northampton with a second satellite manufacturing site at Market Harborough. Founded in the early 1970’s we have over 45 years’ experience manufacturing precision injection mould tooling. […]
GTMA FEATURED COMPANY ND Precision Products: A First Amongst Equals Based in Barnstaple, Devon, ND Precision Products is marking its 40th Anniversary with a number of positive actions. Having taken on three new staff from nearby TE Connectivity (formally Tyco Electronics) to cope with the demand for its precision engineering services, the company has also […]
Lawday design and manufacture tooling for many applications including Mould Tools, Jigs & Fixtures, Clip Tools, Press Tools, Prototype Tooling and Ancillary Machinery. In this time we have evolved into one of Britain’s leading exponents in the manufacture of tooling for our broad network of metal foundries responsible for […]
Pentagon Plastics provides extensive services to plastic injection moulders as your centre of excellence for mould tool servicing, repair, modification, pre-production development and production mould tools. Through our generous machine selection, we also provide a subcontract machining service. Based in Horsham, West Sussex our UK engineering business offers a wealth of technical knowledge and experience. […]
Overview A R Winter Tooling is a modern design & engineering business based in Rochester, Kent. We design and manufacture both large and small tooling systems, checking & Assembly fixtures for the Automotive, Aerospace and Renewable Energy industries of which are a major aspect of our business. Capabilities and Skill Set We specialise in machining a […]
AddQual provide services that Capture, Verify, Transform and provide Solutions that enable our customers to produce better products. Our expert team specialise in the manufacture, measurement and qualification of products for aerospace, medical, automotive and power generation industries as well as identifying and implementing solutions that help you reduce cost and lead-time. We use […]
Excel Precision is part of the Excel Precision Group the UK’s leading group of EDM specialists. Established in 1978 the company has become one of the country leading providers of EDM services to the oil & gas, aerospace, defence, space, medical, motor sport, nuclear, valve, pump, renewables, chemical, petro-chemical and general engineering industries. The company […]
