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Tooling & Fixtures

CNC Machining Solutions forTooling, Fixture & Jig Components

Custom-machined parts for fixtures, gauges, tooling systems, mold inserts, and precision positioning assemblies.

We machine checking fixtures, locating jigs, mold inserts, guide bushings, wear blocks, form blocks, and clamping mechanisms for inspection, assembly, and production tooling applications — fast lead times, precise dimensions, and durable hardened materials.

Tooling & Fixture Components
Tooling & Fixture Components
P20 / H13 / D2 · ±0.003 mm · CMM Validated
±0.003 mm
Fixture Accuracy
P20 / H13 / D2
Tool Steel Options
HRC 58–62
Surface Hardness
7–14 Days
Lead Time
Industry Challenges
Manufacturing Challenges in This Industry

The manufacturing pain points our customers in this industry face most often — and how we address each one before it becomes a problem on your assembly line.

Tooling fixture mold insert machining precision

Short Lead Times for Custom Tooling

Tooling and fixture parts are typically needed on short notice — a production launch date does not move because a fixture is late. Fast machining response with no tooling investment and no minimum quantity is essential.

Strong Need for Dimensional Accuracy and Repeatability

Fixture locating pin positions and datum surface flatness directly determine measurement uncertainty and assembly accuracy. These must be held to ±0.003 mm — not just close to it.

Wear Resistance for Production Use

Guide bushings, wear blocks, and cam riders experience millions of production cycles. Material selection (D2, H13, carbide) and surface treatment (nitriding, TiN PVD) are critical to achieving the designed tool life.

Frequent Customization and One-Off Designs

Every production line and inspection fixture is geometrically unique. We machine from STEP files with no tooling investment — any geometry, one-off or repeat, with fast response every time.

Parts We Machine
Typical Tooling, Fixture & Jig Parts We Manufacture

Checking fixtures, mold inserts, guide bushings, wear plates, and clamping mechanism components for production tooling, inspection systems, and assembly fixtures.

Checking fixture body CMM validation
Checking Fixtures & Gauge Parts
Mold insert cavity tool steel H13
Mold Inserts & Die Parts
Guide pillar bushing wear block tooling
Guide Pillars & Wear Parts
Locating jig base CMM fixture plate
Locating Jigs & CMM Plates
EDM electrode lifter slide cam
Lifters, Slide Cams & Electrodes
Form blocks clamping mechanism parts
Form Blocks & Clamping Parts
Checking & Gauging Parts
Checking fixture bodies
CMM fixture plates
Gauge bodies
Locating jig bases
Go/no-go gauge blanks
Mold & Die Parts
Mold cavity inserts
Core inserts
Lifter bodies
Slide cams
EDM electrode blanks
Guide & Wear Parts
Guide pillars
Guide bushings
Wear plates
Form blocks
Clamping mechanism parts
Have a fixture or insert drawing? Send STEP files for a 24-hour quote. Request a Quote Send Your Drawings
Our Advantages
Why Customers in This Industry Work With Us

Specific machining, quality, and project support capabilities that match what this industry actually demands — not generic claims.

CMM fixture validation measurement
Tool steel mold insert grinding hardened
EDM wire cutting tool steel precision
Nitriding PVD coating wear resistance tool
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CMM Validation on Every Checking Fixture

We validate every checking fixture on CMM and issue a dimensional verification report. Locating pin positions, datum surface flatness, and nest accuracy are all verified — not assumed from the machining program output.

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Complete Heat Treatment Loop

Pre-machine → heat treat → finish grind is coordinated in a single process. No distortion surprises because post-heat grinding removes distortion. Single-source accountability for final dimensional accuracy after hardening.

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Fast Custom Tooling Response

7–14 day lead time for most tooling components. No hard tooling cost, no minimum quantity. When production schedules are tight, priority express tooling machining is available.

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Rapid Replacement Insert Service

We retain CAD and machining programs for approved tooling inserts. Replacement inserts ship in 5–7 days — minimizing production downtime when inserts wear or break.

Production line down? Express replacement insert service in 5–7 days. Get an Express Quote Send Your Drawings
How We Help
How We Help You Build Faster and More Reliably

From your first drawing to stable production delivery — a clear process that keeps your development and production schedule on track.

Tooling drawing review material recommendation
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Drawing and Tolerance Review

We review your fixture drawing with particular attention to locating feature positions, datum relationships, and GD&T callouts — before quoting, not after.

02
Material and Process Recommendation

We recommend the optimal tool steel, heat treatment, and surface treatment combination for your application and production volume.

03
Machining, Heat Treatment, and Grinding

Parts are machined to pre-heat stock, heat treated, then finish-ground to final dimensions. This sequence delivers hardened parts with correct final geometry.

04
CMM Validation and Delivery with Report

Every fixture is CMM-validated before delivery. You receive a dimensional verification report alongside the physical parts — ready for your incoming inspection.

Materials, Processes & Finishes
What We Work With for This Industry

Material, machining process, and surface finish are coordinated at the quoting stage. Every combination below is validated on active customer programs.

Common Materials
P20 Pre-Hardened Steel (HRC 28–32)Mold cavity inserts for non-abrasive resins, fixture bodies
H13 Tool Steel (HRC 48–52)High-volume injection molds, elevated-temperature forming
D2 Tool Steel (HRC 58–62)Cold work punches, high-wear forming tools, max abrasion resistance
SKD61 (H13 equivalent)Guide pillars, bushings, wear plates requiring high surface hardness
6061-T6 / MIC-6 AlChecking fixture plates, lightweight jig structures
Machining Processes
CNC milling (3-axis and 5-axis)
EDM wire cutting (±0.002 mm)
EDM sink (cavity and electrode details)
Surface and cylindrical grinding
Coordinate drilling (jig boring)
Thread grinding
Surface Finishes
Gas Nitriding (HV 900–1100) PVD TiN / TiAlN TD Vanadium Carbide Hard Chrome Electroless Nickel Black Oxide
Project Cases
Sample Parts from Real Customer Programs

A selection of completed projects from this industry. Every part was delivered with full CMM inspection report and material certification.

Automotive Body Panel Checking Fixture
Checking Fixture

Automotive Body Panel Checking Fixture

6061-T6 Al checking fixture with 18 locating pin positions. ±0.003 mm pin position, CMM validated with full GD&T report. Delivered for PPAP submission.

H13 Injection Mold Cavity Inserts
Mold Insert

H13 Injection Mold Cavity Inserts

H13 mold cavity inserts for glass-filled nylon housing. Vacuum hardened HRC 50, EDM textured, nitrided surface. ±0.005 mm after hardening. 8 inserts per set.

DIN 9831 Guide Pillar & Bushing Set
Guide Set

DIN 9831 Guide Pillar & Bushing Set

SKD61 guide pillars and bushings ground to H7/n6 interference fit. Matched sets of 4, hardness cert, DIN 9831 standard dimensions. 20 sets delivered.

D2 Wear Blocks for Stamping Die
Wear Block

D2 Wear Blocks for Stamping Die

D2 steel wear blocks, HRC 60, PVD TiAlN coated. ±0.005 mm mounting faces, ground. Replacement program: 5-7 day delivery on reorder, no re-approval needed.

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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from engineers and procurement teams in this industry. Can't find your answer? Ask us directly →

We achieve locating pin position accuracy of ±0.003 mm (3σ) on aluminum and steel checking fixture plates, verified on CMM. This satisfies AIAG PPAP gage R&R requirements for automotive, aerospace, and precision assembly checking fixtures.
Standard process: rough machine in pre-hardened P20 → EDM wire cut complex profiles → EDM sink cavity details → semi-finish grind → vacuum harden or nitride → finish grind to ±0.005 mm → CMM inspect and report. This delivers hardened inserts with correct final geometry.
Yes. We machine guide pillars and bushings to DIN 9831 / ISO 8045 in SKD61 and D2 steel, ground to H7/n6 interference fit, supplied as matched sets with hardness certificates.
Gas nitriding (5–15 μm compound layer, HV 900–1100) is standard for H13 inserts. For abrasive glass-filled resins, PVD TiAlN (3–4 μm, 3200 HV) is specified. TD vanadium carbide is used for the most abrasive applications.
P20 pre-hardened (HRC 28–32) for non-abrasive resins and prototype tooling. H13 through-hardened (HRC 48–52) for glass-filled, abrasive, or high-volume applications. D2 (HRC 58–62) for cold work punches and high-wear forming tools.
We retain CAD and machining programs for all approved tooling inserts. Replacement inserts are typically delivered in 5–7 working days. For critical production tooling, we recommend establishing a standing rapid-response program.
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Every enquiry includes a DFM review — tolerance feasibility, material confirmation, and process approach confirmed before production starts. MOQ 1 piece.

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DFM Review on Every Enquiry
Tolerance feasibility, fixturing strategy, and material confirmation. Specific, actionable feedback — not generic pushback.
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First Article Inspection — Standard
FAI report on every new run. Material certs and surface treatment certs included with every shipment.
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Same Process: Prototype to Production
Process plan from your prototype applies to production batches. No re-qualification when you scale.
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3 / 4 / 5-Axis CNC + Turning
Complex structural parts, shafts, housings, and transmission components. Metals and engineering plastics.
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