[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-designing-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm":3,"blog-posts":18},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":16,"bodyHtml":17},"designing-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm","Guides","2026-10-13","How to design 3D-printed jigs, fixtures and soft jaws: material choice, clearances, 3-2-1 location, dowels, inserts and getting them printed fast.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm.png","8 min read",[11,12,13,14,15],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing","\u003Cp>Jigs and fixtures are some of the best jobs for an FDM printer. They are one-off or low-volume, they are shaped around a specific part, and they usually need to exist by tomorrow, not next month. A printed drill guide, assembly nest or set of soft jaws can be designed in an afternoon and in your hands a day or two later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guide covers what makes a printed jig work: picking the material, the design rules that matter, soft jaws, alignment features and inserts, plus how to get one made quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"why-fdm-suits-jigs-and-fixtures\">Why FDM Suits Jigs and Fixtures\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>FDM suits jigs and fixtures because they are custom shapes made in small numbers, which is exactly where printing beats machining. A few reasons it works well:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>It follows your part.\u003C\u002Fstrong> You can offset the part's own CAD to make a nest, so the jig matches the geometry exactly, curves and all.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>It is cheap to change.\u003C\u002Fstrong> If the first version is slightly off, you edit the model and reprint. No new stock, no new setup.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>It is light and kind to surfaces.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Plastic jigs are easy to handle all shift and less likely to mark finished parts than steel.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>It is fast.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Most of our orders are ready within 24–48 hours, and short prints can often be collected the same day.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>As a rough rule, a jig is a guide that controls where a tool goes (a drill guide, a marking template). A fixture holds the workpiece in place while you work on it (an assembly nest, a gluing cradle, a vice insert). The design rules below apply to both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"pick-the-material-for-the-job\">Pick the Material for the Job\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Pick the material by asking three questions: how hot does it get, how much load does it take, and does it need to flex? Here is how our materials line up for shop-floor tooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Material\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Use it for\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Watch out for\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Trial fits, go\u002Fno-go checks and test versions at room temperature\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Softens around 55–60 °C and can snap under sharp impact\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Everyday jigs, drill guides, assembly nests\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Heat limit of about 80 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>ASA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Fixtures near warm equipment or used outdoors\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Around 100 °C, so not for hot tooling\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Nylon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Clamps, clips and parts that flex or wear\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Slightly flexible, so less stiff than the carbon-fibre grades\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Stiff, light jigs and structural fixtures\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Good to about 150 °C; matte black only\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PAHT-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Fixtures in hot or humid spots\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Holds its shape to about 180 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PPA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Our stiffest option, near oils, fuels or heat past 200 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>More brittle than nylon, so snap-fits can crack\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PPS-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Chemical exposure, very high heat (~260 °C)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Brittle, so best for static parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>TPU\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Soft jaw pads, grip faces, non-marring nests\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Flexible by design, so not for locating faces\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>PETG is a sensible default for most jigs. Step up to PA-CF when stiffness matters, for example a long drill guide that must not bow. All four carbon-fibre materials carry a flat handling fee for drying and a hardened nozzle, shown separately on your quote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"design-rules-that-make-jigs-work\">Design Rules That Make Jigs Work\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"allow-for-print-tolerance\">Allow for print tolerance\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Typical FDM tolerances are ±0.2–0.5 mm, and holes tend to come out 0.1–0.2 mm smaller than designed. Offset your nest from the part by a small clearance rather than modelling it to zero. If a dimension really matters, tell us which one when you order, so we know where to focus. Our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls\">FDM design reference\u003C\u002Fa> has starting values for different fits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"locate-on-a-few-points-not-a-full-outline\">Locate on a few points, not a full outline\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A nest that hugs the whole perimeter of a part is over-constrained. Any small error and the part jams. The classic approach is 3-2-1 location: three contact points on the main face, two on a side, one on the end. Use small pads or ribs as contact points and leave clearance everywhere else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"relieve-the-inside-corners\">Relieve the inside corners\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A printed inside corner always has a small radius, but a machined or sheet-metal part often has a sharp edge. Add a small relief cut or round pocket in each inside corner so the part sits flat against both faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"add-lead-ins\">Add lead-ins\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Chamfer the entry edges of every pocket and hole. A 0.5–1 mm chamfer guides the part in and saves operators from fiddling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"use-ribs-not-solid-blocks\">Use ribs, not solid blocks\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For functional parts, walls of 1.6–2.0 mm are a good baseline. Rather than printing a thick solid block, use ribs and moderate infill. Our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained\">infill\u003C\u002Fa> explains the trade-off between strength, weight and cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"think-about-layer-direction\">Think about layer direction\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Printed parts are weakest between layers. Orient the jig so the main load runs along the layers, not across them, and keep critical locating faces flat on the build plate where possible, as that is usually the flattest surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"soft-jaws-for-vices\">Soft Jaws for Vices\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Printed soft jaws hold awkward or finished parts without marking them. A few tips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Model the jaw pocket from the part's own geometry, then offset it by a small clearance.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Use PETG or PA-CF for the jaw body and add a TPU pad where the part needs extra grip or protection.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Add pockets for small magnets if you want the jaws to stick to a steel vice. Size the pocket to the magnet maker's dimensions plus a little clearance.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Keep clamping force moderate. Plastic jaws hold well, but they will creep under heavy clamping over time.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"alignment-features-and-wear\">Alignment Features and Wear\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>For anything located hundreds of times, let metal take the wear and plastic do the shaping:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dowel pins:\u003C\u002Fstrong> design holes slightly undersize and press in steel dowels rather than relying on printed pins, which wear and snap.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Drill bushes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> a drill bit will quickly wear a plastic guide hole oversize. Press a steel drill bush into the guide instead.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reaming:\u003C\u002Fstrong> for a precise hole, print it slightly undersize and ream it to size afterwards.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"threads-and-inserts\">Threads and Inserts\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Printed threads work best at M6 and larger. For smaller fasteners, use heat-set brass inserts or self-tapping screws. Design the insert pocket to the insert maker's recommended size, and leave enough wall around it (at least the 1.6–2.0 mm functional baseline). You press the inserts in after printing with a soldering iron and an insert tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"checklist-before-you-upload\">Checklist Before You Upload\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Material chosen for the temperature, load and flex the jig will see\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Clearance added to nests and pockets, not modelled to zero\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Locating points defined, with clearance elsewhere\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Inside corners relieved and entry edges chamfered\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Holes for dowels, bushes or inserts sized to the hardware\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Critical dimensions written down so you can tell us\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>File exported as STEP, 3MF or STL (see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing\">preparing files\u003C\u002Fa>)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"when-you-need-it-fast\">When You Need It Fast\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Pick a collection date on the live calendar when you \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">get your quote\u003C\u002Fa>. Short prints, under 3–4 hours, can often be collected the same day, and larger prints usually take 1–2 days. For anything tight, message us on Telegram. If a deadline needs your job to jump the queue, a rush surcharge may apply, and it is always agreed upfront. If we can't hit the date, we'll say so before you pay. If you want to know a critical dimension came out right before you travel to collect, ask and we'll send photos and a dimension check first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every file gets a free check before printing. If a wall looks too thin or an orientation looks risky, we tell you and suggest a fix first. If the jig is part of a line you will need again, you can reorder it from your order page at today's price, as long as the file is still on file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-a-printed-jig-replace-a-machined-one\">Can a printed jig replace a machined one?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Often, for light and moderate loads. For heavy clamping, high-wear surfaces or high heat, combine a printed body with metal pins and bushes, or use one of the carbon-fibre grades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"which-material-should-i-start-with\">Which material should I start with?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>PETG for most jigs. PA-CF if it must be stiff, and TPU for grip pads. Test a PLA version first if you are unsure of the fit and want a cheaper trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-you-design-the-jig-for-me\">Can you design the jig for me?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No, we are print-only. Send us your model and we'll check it for free, flagging wall thickness, clearances, orientation and supports before it goes on a printer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-accurate-will-it-be\">How accurate will it be?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Typically ±0.2–0.5 mm, with holes 0.1–0.2 mm undersize. Tell us the critical dimensions so we can dial them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>Have a jig or fixture ready to go? Upload the file and see the price and collection dates now. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[19,31,41,52,65,75,77,87,101,111,120,130,138,149,158,167,180,191,202,208,217,227,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":20,"category":21,"date":6,"description":22,"image":23,"readTime":24,"tags":25,"title":30},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","Business","What FDM printing does well for schools and med-tech R&D: teaching models, class sets, device enclosures, rigs and fixtures, and ordering via Vendors@Gov.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping.png","6 min read",[26,27,28,29],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":32,"category":21,"date":6,"description":33,"image":34,"readTime":24,"tags":35,"title":40},"3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies","Buying 3D printing for an agency, school or company: Vendors@Gov, SAP Ariba IDs, POs, itemised quotes and invoices, deposits, tracking and reorders.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies.png",[36,29,37,38,39],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":42,"category":5,"date":6,"description":43,"image":44,"readTime":9,"tags":45,"title":51},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","Where to learn 3D printing in Singapore, what local print services can do, and when to buy your own printer, from free NLB workshops to industrial parts.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started.png",[46,47,48,49,50],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":53,"category":5,"date":54,"description":55,"image":56,"readTime":57,"tags":58,"title":63,"updated_at":64},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[59,60,61,62],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":66,"category":5,"date":6,"description":67,"image":68,"readTime":24,"tags":69,"title":74},"cheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost","The cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest print. How reprints, failed fits, delays and your own time add up, and how to keep the total down.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost.png",[70,71,72,73],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":76,"title":16},[11,12,13,14,15],{"slug":78,"category":5,"date":6,"description":79,"image":80,"readTime":24,"tags":81,"title":86},"fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls","Reference tables for FDM design: tolerances, hole undersize, press, slip and snap fits, wall thickness, threads, build size and material heat limits.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls.png",[13,82,83,84,85],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":88,"category":89,"date":90,"description":91,"image":92,"readTime":93,"tags":94,"title":100,"updated_at":64},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","Materials","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. 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Here's what changes and what to tell us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffunctional-vs-visual-3d-prints.png",[14,135,15,136],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":139,"category":5,"date":140,"description":141,"image":142,"readTime":143,"tags":144,"title":147,"updated_at":148},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[70,145,49,146,46],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":150,"category":5,"date":6,"description":151,"image":152,"readTime":24,"tags":153,"title":157},"how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track","Our order flow step by step: an instant slicer-based quote, what drives the price, what a person checks, PayNow payment and tracking on your order page.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track.png",[154,70,155,156],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":159,"category":5,"date":160,"description":161,"image":162,"readTime":9,"tags":163,"title":166,"updated_at":64},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? 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How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[197,198,199,200,46],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":203,"category":5,"date":169,"description":204,"image":205,"readTime":172,"tags":206,"title":207},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png",[46,48,49,15,70],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":209,"category":5,"date":210,"description":211,"image":212,"readTime":24,"tags":213,"title":216},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. 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