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3D printing for mechanical engineering and fixture construction

Brackets, gripper jaws, loading aids and functional components – made to fit your system, delivered fast and without tooling costs.

Advantages

Why 3D printing for mechanical engineering & fixtures?

Faster than milled

Complex holders and nests in days instead of weeks.

Lighter

Less moving mass on grippers and axes.

Integrated functions

Channels, clips and mounts directly in the component.

Easy to re-order

The file is stored – replacements on demand.

Typical components

What we make for you

Gripper jaws and gripper fingers
Loading aids and stops
Sensor and cable holders
Covers and protective housings
Dosing and feeding parts
Processes & materials

What suits what?

ComponentProcessesMaterials
Robust holders & stopsFDMPA12-CF, PETG-CF, ASA
Precise gripper jawsSLARigid 4000, Tough 2000
Complex functional partsSLS / MJFPA12
Highly loaded componentsSLM (metal)Stainless steel 316L
In practice

From our production

SLA · Rigid 4000

Gripper jaws

Precise gripper jaws made of stiff, glass-filled resin – manufactured for FSP Automations.

FDM · PA12-CF

Loading aid & stop

Robust production aids made of carbon-fibre-reinforced polyamide for FSP Automations.

Process

How to get your part

  1. Step 1

    Enquiry

    Send a file, photo, sketch or the original part.

  2. Step 2

    Advice & quote

    We recommend process and material – quote within 24 h.

  3. Step 3

    Manufacturing

    Design or scan if needed, then printing.

  4. Step 4

    Post-processing & delivery

    Delivered ready to install, express in 2–3 days.

Mechanical engineering at a glance

Which fixture parts can be printed?

Almost everything that does not permanently take loads or temperatures beyond the limits of plastic: gripper jaws and fingers, loading aids and stops, sensor and cable holders, covers, dosing and feeding parts. The advantage over milling: complex nests in days instead of weeks, less moving mass on grippers and axes, and functions such as channels and clips directly in the part.

The right material matters. For robust holders we use fibre-reinforced FDM materials such as PA12-CF, for precise gripper jaws SLA resins such as Rigid 4000 or Tough 2000, for complex functional parts SLS or MJF. The file is stored – replacements can be reordered at any time.

Material choice

Robust holders, stopsPA12-CF, PETG-CF, ASA (FDM)
Precise gripper jawsRigid 4000, Tough 2000 (SLA)
Complex functional partsPA12 (SLS/MJF)
High loadSLM (metal)
FAQ

FAQ about mechanical engineering & fixtures

Do printed parts hold up in continuous operation?

With the right material and a load-appropriate design, yes. We design the part for your application and recommend a test print if needed.

Can you also manufacture from a drawing?

Yes – or we design the part based on your requirements and installation situation.

Your project · Our know-how

Want to turn your idea into a finished part?

Send us CAD data, a photo, a sketch or the original part. We check feasibility, process and material and get back to you with an assessment and a quote.

Discuss your project+49 171 1271928