3D Printed Precision Jigs

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Development of customized 3D printed supports to improve efficiency and quality in electronic component assembly.

3D Printed Precision Jigs

The Challenge

An electronic component assembly company needed to improve precision and efficiency in manual soldering operations, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to geometries.

  • Need to maintain precise positions and angles during soldering
  • Requirement for customized supports for complex shapes
  • Need for economical and easily reproducible solutions

The Solution

We developed a series of 3D printed supports (jigs) that offer:

  • Custom design for each type of assembly
  • On-demand production with PLA materials
  • Ease of replacement and support updates

The Results

40%

Productivity increase

90%

Waste reduction

<24h

Production time for new supports

Technical Details of the Solution

Printing Technology

  • • 3D FDM printing with PLA
  • • Design optimized for 3D printing
  • • Precise dimension calibration
  • • Low environmental impact production

Operational Advantages

  • • On-demand production
  • • Minimal equipment footprint
  • • Almost zero production waste
  • • Ease of modifications and iterations

Production Benefits

  • • Greater precision in assembly
  • • Reduced processing times
  • • Simplified quality control
  • • Flexibility in design changes
The introduction of 3D printed supports has transformed our assembly process. Precision has increased significantly and our operators can work more efficiently. The ability to produce new supports quickly allows us to be much more flexible.

Nadia Ponte

Ciari Elettronica SRL

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