Scope 

We were approached to build this complex assembly jig to one of our major defence contractor customers.

Featuring both solid and Nylon support pads on adjustable support frames, mounted to a solid base via linear guides, allowing precise adjustment during assembly and mating sub-assemblies.

Tested to a SWL of 3500KG.

Solution

Project REF: AD-2944-2025-11-1 / 13544-P1

Benefits of Custom-Built Mechanical Assembly Jigs

In vehicle manufacturing, precision, consistency and efficiency are essential. Custom-built mechanical assembly jigs provide a reliable solution for improving production processes, ensuring accurate component positioning and maintaining high-quality assembly standards.

Designed and manufactured around your specific requirements, bespoke assembly jigs offer a range of benefits:

• Greater Accuracy: Ensure precise component positioning and alignment throughout the assembly process.
• Increased Productivity: Reduce assembly times, simplify repetitive tasks and improve production efficiency.
• Consistent Quality: Achieve repeatable results across production runs, helping maintain high manufacturing standards.
• Reduced Errors & Rework: Minimise assembly mistakes, component damage and unnecessary production costs.
• Improved Operator Safety: Create more ergonomic working environments with secure component handling and positioning.
• Bespoke Design: Benefit from tooling engineered specifically for your components, processes and production requirements.

Whether supporting individual assembly operations or integrating into larger vehicle manufacturing processes, custom mechanical assembly jigs provide a practical, long-term investment in production quality and efficiency.

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Acres have a range of standard products but also support clients with custom machinery and medium-high volume products such as trolleys, stillages etc. 

We have manufactured lots of different tables / workstations / workbenches for various industries.

We also manufacture access platforms, jigs and fixtures and many other types of production support solutions / products. 

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