A welder creating the weldment fixture increases the cost of part production. By shifting the technology used to create the fixture, you can reduce cost of the labor and skill premium.

3D printing is a cost-efficient manner for producing a fixture according to a specific design requirement. Shifting away from traditional manufacturing has both short- and long-term benefits. For the short-term, a reduced labor time for a welder will lead to a higher profit margin. For a long-term, you can develop more competitive high-volume quoting packages, while maintaining the same profit margin.

By 3D printing weldment fixtures, you can “low-ball” your competitors’ pricing, while maintaining the long-term profitability of a certain product. To learn more about how additive can assist in other aspects of manufacturing tooling, contact us today.