3D Printing Services

3D Printing is an additive manufacturing process - distinct from CNC machining, a subtractive manufacturing method. In 3D printing, components are built layer by layer allowing for intricate and complex geometries. At JACO Machine Works, we leverage our cutting-edge Markforged® 3D printer to create high-quality work-holding fixtures and gauges for our CNC machines. This enables us to rapidly bring your parts to market, ensuring efficiency and competitive pricing.

3D Printing for Fixtures and Gauges

Conventionally, the production of fixtures, gauges, and other workpieces relies on CNC machining, a process that often demands expensive materials and significant machine time. With the utilization of 3D printing, however, we’ve been able to bypass these limitations. This technology allows us to quickly iterate and create custom fixtures that are ready for use, which otherwise would be unfeasible to produce using traditional machining methods.

These tailor-made fixtures not only enhance our production capabilities but also facilitate innovative work-holding solutions for both machining and CMM inspection. This leads to improved efficiency by eliminating certain machining or inspection operations, thereby saving time and resources. These savings are then transferred to you throughout your production run and manufacturing process, making the entire operation more cost-effective.

Customer Success Story

A client approached JACO Machine Works with a component that required laser engraving. Initially, they were dependent on an external process house due to the current availability of fixtures. However, we utilized our 3D printing technology to design a suitable fixture which we printed on-site, thereby simplifying the client’s entire manufacturing process. We conducted tests on the ordered part, sent the part and our results to the client, made necessary revisions, and resubmitted them for approval. By streamlining the process and producing all required manufacturing components in-house using our 3D printing services, our design engineers managed to cut the cost per part by more than half!

3D-Printed Workpieces for CNC-Machined Components

JACO Machine Works stands at the forefront of delivering top-tier manufacturing services. With our in-house 3D printing capabilities, we can serve as a comprehensive solution for any manufacturing run. We can swiftly and precisely create fixtures, work-holding components, and gauges tailored to your specific application needs, thereby reducing your total costs.

We guarantee quality across all our services and ensure supply chain excellence and full traceability for our production processes and secondary services. In addition to 3D Printing, JACO also offers the following services:

3D Printing

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