Production floor stands
Weld detail on a floor-stand assembly produced against dedicated production fixturing.
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Weld Fixture and Production Tooling
RWS designs and builds weld fixtures and production tooling for robotic welding, manual welding, brazing and repeat assemblies. Tooling is developed around the part, welding process, access requirements and production needs.
Why Fixturing Matters
What good fixturing controls
- Part location
- Joint consistency
- Weld access
- Distortion management
- Loading and unloading
- Repeatability
- Inspection access
Tooling Applications
Tooling built at RWS
Robotic weld fixtures
Fixtures built around the robotic cell, the part and torch access.
Manual weld fixtures
Fixtures for manual welding where fit-up and position need to repeat.
Brazing fixtures
Holding fixtures that keep joint clearance consistent through heating.
Assembly fixtures
Fixtures used for fitting and mechanical assembly operations.
Prototype tooling
Simple tooling to produce and review first parts.
Production tooling
Tooling built for recurring production runs.
Fixture modifications
Existing fixtures reviewed and modified for approved design changes.
Tooling in Use
Fixtured production work
Fixtured bracket assemblies
Steel bracket assembly produced as part of a repeat program at RWS.
See related workTooling Development Process
How tooling is developed
- 01
Drawing and part review
- 02
Datum and locating strategy
- 03
Weld-access review
- 04
Fixture design
- 05
Fixture build
- 06
Trial parts
- 07
First-article approval
- 08
Production release
Customer-Owned Tooling
Tooling scope and ownership
Tooling scope, ownership, storage, maintenance and any future modification requirements are defined in the quotation or project agreement for each program.
That keeps expectations clear on both sides before tooling is built, and gives you a documented reference when the design changes or the program is renewed.
Related Capabilities
Related RWS capabilities
FAQ
Tooling questions
- Does RWS design weld fixtures?
- Yes. Weld fixtures and production tooling are designed and built in-house, developed around the part, the welding process, weld access and production requirements.
- Can RWS build tooling for robotic welding?
- Yes. Robotic weld fixtures are built for our enclosed dual-station cell, with locating strategy and torch access reviewed as part of the design.
- Is tooling required for every project?
- No. Prototypes, one-offs and short runs are often produced without dedicated tooling. Tooling is recommended where repeatability across a production run justifies it.
- Can existing fixtures be reviewed or modified?
- Yes. Existing fixtures can be reviewed, and modifications can be made for approved design changes.
- How is tooling quoted?
- Tooling is quoted from your drawing package and the production requirement. Tooling scope, ownership, storage, maintenance and future modification requirements are defined in the quotation or project agreement. Send your details to sales@robotweldingservices.com or through the quote form.
Discuss Your Tooling Requirements
Send your part drawings and production requirement and we will review the locating strategy, weld access and tooling scope with you.
Send Us Your Drawings
One drawing package. One accountable partner.
Send your drawings and requirements — RWS plans the manufacturing route, welds and fabricates in-house, coordinates the rest, and delivers finished parts.