Faster, cost-effective tooling
CNC machined fixtures and metal molds take weeks to produce and cost a fortune—delaying projects and draining budgets. What if you could design, iterate and deploy custom tooling in a matter of hours, using your existing 3D printer?
3D printing for tooling
3D printing isn’t just for showpieces. BigRep’s buyer’s guide notes that additive manufacturing can cut tooling costs and lead times by producing jigs and fixtures in-house. Stratasys lists FDM as ideal for large prototypes, tooling and durable end-use parts. Modix’s BIG-Meter emphasizes seamless large prints for molds and end-use parts. Yet many manufacturers still rely on external machine shops, missing out on the agility of in-house tooling.
Proven benefits with DivByZ
Customer success
DivByZ customers have already proven the value of 3D-printed tooling. In Pune, an automotive supplier once outsourced fixtures overseas; after installing an Aion 500 MK2, they now print complex tooling and gauges internally and recouped the machine cost within a year. The printer’s dual servo extruder and stable gantry ensure the dimensional accuracy needed for tooling. For larger fixtures or molds, the Aion NX offers a 1 m³ build area, while the Quantum Pro 500 supports high-speed production with up to 500 mm/s print speeds.
Design advantages
- Reduced weight and ergonomic tooling designs not possible with machining
- Support for over 35 engineering polymers for strength, heat resistance and cost balance
- Auto-switchover extruders and fail-safe sensors for reliable overnight printing
Bring tooling in-house
If you’re tired of waiting for external suppliers or fighting with heavy, outdated jigs, it’s time to bring tooling in-house. Contact DivByZ for a tooling and fixtures workshop. We’ll help you choose the right printer, material and design strategies to accelerate your manufacturing workflow. Reach us at https://www.divbyz.com/contact#CONTACT-FORM.