3D Printed Manufacturing Fixtures & Tooling in Charlotte NC
Custom jigs, fixtures, and gauges at 70-90% less cost than machined alternatives. 2-3 day turnaround for Charlotte and Lake Norman manufacturers. Production-floor ready.
What We Offer
Production Tooling at a Fraction of the Cost
Assembly Fixtures & Jigs
Custom nest fixtures, alignment jigs, and assembly aids that boost accuracy and reduce cycle time on your production line.
Inspection Gauges
Go/no-go gauges, check fixtures, and measurement aids for inline quality control. Catch defects before they reach the customer.
End-of-Arm Tooling
Lightweight robotic grippers, suction cup mounts, and custom EOAT designed for your specific application and robot platform.
How It Works
From Production Problem to Solution in 4 Steps
Identify the Problem
Tell us about the production challenge — we visit Charlotte-area facilities for on-site assessment when needed.
Design & Prototype
Custom tooling designed to your exact specifications with rapid prototype iteration until the fit is perfect.
Test & Refine
Install, test on the production line, and iterate until performance meets your quality and cycle time targets.
Production & Spares
Final tooling delivered with spare sets — reorder anytime. No lead time surprises when you need replacements.
Materials & Specs
Materials Engineered for the Production Floor
PETG
Best for most fixtures. Chemical-resistant, impact-resistant, and dimensionally stable. Our go-to material for production tooling.
Nylon
High-wear applications. Excellent abrasion resistance and strength-to-weight ratio for jigs that see heavy daily use.
ABS
Heat-resistant for fixtures near soldering, ovens, or high-temperature processes. Good impact resistance and machinability.
PLA
Ideal for temporary tooling, prototype fixtures, and layout validation. Low cost and fast to iterate before committing to final material.
Case Study
Lake Norman Manufacturer Drops Defect Rate from 3% to 0.3%
Challenge
A Lake Norman electronics manufacturer was experiencing a 3% defect rate on a PCB assembly line. Machined aluminum nest fixtures were quoted at $1,200 each with 4-6 week lead times.
Solution
CLT 3D Printing designed and printed custom PETG nest fixtures at $85 each. Prototyped on-site, tested on the production line, and iterated to perfect fit within one week.
Result
Defect rate dropped from 3% to 0.3%. Cycle time reduced by 22%. Total cost savings of over 90% compared to machined fixtures — with replacements available in 2-3 days.
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Tell us about your production challenge and we will design a solution. On-site assessment available for Charlotte-area manufacturers.