Custom production fixtures engineered for repeatability.
From operator-guided assembly stations to fully automated inspection cells, we design and build fixtures that integrate mechanical precision, electrical controls, and production software into a single validated deliverable.
Fixture categories
Each fixture type follows a defined engineering process with documented deliverables.
Test fixtures
Automated functional test stations with integrated instrumentation, pass/fail logic, data logging, and operator HMI. Designed for production-line throughput and repeatable measurements.
Assembly fixtures
Operator-guided or semi-automated assembly stations with part presence sensing, torque control, error proofing, and step-by-step workflow management via HMI prompts.
Inspection fixtures
Vision-integrated or sensor-based inspection cells for dimensional checks, surface defects, presence/absence verification, and automated sorting with production data capture.
Operator-guided tooling
Poka-yoke fixtures with light-guided pick sequences, torque-controlled fastening, and digital work instructions displayed at the station — reducing training time and operator error.
End-of-line test cells
Complete production-line test stations integrating multiple measurements, leak testing, electrical verification, and data logging into a unified operator workflow.
Retrofit & upgrade fixtures
Modernizing existing manual stations with sensors, HMIs, and data capture while preserving validated mechanical tooling. Incremental improvement without full replacement.
Fixture engineering deliverables
Every fixture project includes a structured engineering package.
| Deliverable | Contents | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical design | 3D CAD, detail drawings, BOM, material specs | Manufacturing and assembly reference |
| Electrical design | Schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layout, I/O list | Build, troubleshoot, and maintain |
| Control logic | PLC or edge controller program, state machine docs | Operational behavior and fault handling |
| HMI / SCADA | FUXA dashboard configuration, operator screens | Production operator interface |
| Validation plan | I/O check, interlock test, fault injection, GR&R | Prove the fixture works as designed |
| Operator & maintenance docs | Work instructions, PM schedule, spare parts list | Sustained production operation |
Integration with automation projects
Standalone fixture
A single test or assembly station with its own local HMI and data logging. Self-contained, validated, and operator-ready. Ideal for focused production improvements.
Multi-fixture system
Multiple fixtures connected through a central FUXA SCADA system. Shared recipe management, production scheduling, quality data aggregation, and plant-wide visibility.
Need a custom production fixture?
Describe your production process, throughput requirements, and any constraints. We will respond with a concept, feasibility assessment, and rough scope.