White laser-cut acrylic workpiece tray holding 25 machined parts in a 5x5 grid with finger cut-outs for easy removal – custom jig by CAESS Laser.

Applications · Jigs & Fixtures

Assembly fixtures, inspection gauges and workpiece carriers – custom in acrylic, wood and plastic.

For production, assembly and quality control, the focus is on custom jigs, fixtures and workpiece carriers – tool-free, from a single unit and reproducibly re-orderable. CAESS Laser cuts assembly and bonding fixtures, inspection and locating gauges, and precisely fitted intermediate-storage trays from acrylic, wood and technical plastics – accurately from CAD data, a drawing or a supplied sample.

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Fixtures that hold up in daily production – precise, dimensionally stable, repeatable

A good fixture holds a part exactly where it belongs – when bonding, pressing, inspecting or storing between steps. The CO2 laser cuts seats, stops and cavities straight from the file and can be layered into multi-level assemblies. The result is custom assembly, inspection and storage aids in acrylic, wood and plastic – from the first unit, without tooling lead time and with consistent quality on repeat orders.

Assembly & bonding

Bonding, pressing and assembly fixtures for reproducible results

When bonding, pressing and joining, exact position determines the result. Fixtures in acrylic or wood hold parts true to angle and position, ensure even contact pressure and make every step repeatable – instead of aligning by hand. Multi-layer builds also capture complex seats and stops cleanly.

bonding and joining fixtures with defined stops
pressing and assembly aids for even contact pressure
angle- and position-accurate alignment without manual measuring

Inspection & locating

Drilling, marking-out and inspection gauges for production and QC

Gauges transfer a dimension reproducibly onto every part – whether a hole pattern, a marking-out line or a go/no-go check. Cut from dimensionally stable acrylic or plastic, they sit precisely on the part and deliver the same result every pass. Ideal whenever a contour, position or tolerance has to be identical again and again.

drilling and marking-out gauges for recurring hole patterns
inspection and go/no-go gauges for quality control
locating and assembly stops for series assembly

Transport & interim storage

Workpiece carriers and interim-storage trays with precisely fitted cavities

Sensitive or small parts need a defined place between work steps. Precisely cut trays and workpiece carriers in acrylic, wood or foam hold each part in its own cavity – ordered, protected and complete at a glance. That simplifies interim storage, transport and sorting in production.

workpiece carriers for defined interim storage
transport and sorting trays with part-accurate cavities
shadow-board principle for fast completeness checks

What matters technically for this application

Fit determines function

A fixture is only as good as its fit. The laser cut works with roughly ±0.1 mm cutting tolerance and follows the part contour straight from CAD data or the supplied sample – seats, stops and cavities fit on the first try.

Material choice by load

Acrylic is dimensionally stable, clear and ideal for inspection and locating gauges. Wood-based materials are inexpensive and stable for assembly fixtures. Technical plastics add wear and chemical resistance for tough production environments. We recommend the material by use, not by looks.

Tool-free from prototype to series

Because the CO2 laser works without tooling, the single test fixture is as economical as a repeat order for further workstations. Once released, the cutting data delivers every follow-up batch in consistent quality.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a fixture and a stencil?

A stencil is usually a flat mask for applying paint or markings. A fixture (jig or gauge) is a functional seat that holds, locates, inspects or stores a part – often built up in several layers. For flat spray and screen-printing masks, our stencils page is the right starting point.

Which materials does CAESS Laser use for jigs and fixtures?

Depending on the application, acrylic (dimensionally stable, clear), wood-based materials (inexpensive and stable) or technical plastics (wear- and chemical-resistant). For workpiece carriers and trays, foams are also an option for sensitive parts.

How do I supply the data for a custom fixture?

Ideally as a vector file (DXF, AI, PDF) or a technical drawing with dimensions. If no CAD is available, a supplied sample part or a dimensioned sketch is often enough – we derive the contour from it and confirm the fit with you.

Is a single fixture worthwhile, or is there a minimum quantity?

There is no minimum quantity. Because the CO2 laser works tool-free, even a single fixture is economical – as are later repeat orders for further workstations using the same cutting data.

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Let's align the task, part and material for your fixture directly.

Whether a bonding fixture, inspection gauge or interim-storage tray: with a drawing, DXF file, a sample part or a clear description of the task, feasibility, material and the fastest route to the finished fixture can usually be assessed right away.

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