Custom Fabrication and Fixturing

From design and machining to assembly and in house CMM certification, our team delivers end to end support for fabrication and fixturing. We build fixtures that help you produce parts, run tests, and complete inspections with confidence.

Quality parts start with stable fixturing. A strong fixture controls alignment, repeatability, and safety. It also reduces rework and protects your schedule when you move from prototype to production or when you need to meet a test plan on a tight timeline.

Fabrication and Fixturing That Improves Repeatability and Reduces Risk

Fabrication and fixturing matters because the fixture becomes part of your process. It sets the part position. It controls load paths. It can also introduce error if it flexes, shifts, or clamps inconsistently.

Engineers rely on fixtures to do three things well:

• First, fixtures must hold geometry. That means consistent datums, controlled clamp forces, and materials that do not move during use.
• Second, fixtures must protect the test or inspection. For example, a vibration fixture needs stiffness and predictable mounting so the input reaches the unit under test without unwanted resonance. A mechanical loading fixture must align the load so results reflect the product, not the setup.
• Third, fixtures must support safe and efficient work. Clear access, guarded pinch points, and repeatable assembly all reduce downtime and help teams keep a steady pace.

What Reliable Analysis Builds

We design and manufacture custom fixtures for a wide range of use cases. Some projects focus on production support, others focus on test and inspection support. Many do both.

Our fabrication and fixturing process

We keep the process straightforward so your team can move quickly from requirement to a usable tool.

We start with your requirement and application details. We confirm the part interface, load conditions, mounting constraints, and any acceptance criteria you need. If the fixture supports a test, we also discuss setup geometry, sensor access, and cable routing so the fixture does not create avoidable test problems.

Next, we complete design work in CAD and apply design for manufacture practices. We focus on stiffness, repeatability, and serviceability. We also look for ways to simplify assembly and reduce cycle time without compromising function.

Then we machine, weld, and assemble the fixture in house. We control the build to match your tolerances and finish requirements. For low volume or one off fixtures, we prioritize speed and clarity. For limited production runs, we focus on repeatable builds and consistent inspection records.

Finally, we verify critical dimensions and interfaces using CMM inspection when needed. We provide documentation that supports your internal quality process, including inspection results and any required build notes. This step matters when the fixture becomes part of a validated process or when you need to support audits and customer requirements.

Fabrication capabilities

We support a broad set of fabrication and manufacturing needs, with an emphasis on fixture design and build.

Our core capabilities include CAD design and engineering, CMM inspection and reverse engineering, CNC machining, MIG and TIG welding, prototype development, equipment design and development, and custom fixture fabrication for testing and inspection applications.

Equipment and software

We invest in the tools that help us build fixtures efficiently and control quality.

We use Fusion 360 for full three dimensional CAM. Our machining capacity includes three axis CNC machines with machining capability up to 60 inches by 25 inches by 25 inches, along with multiple Haas machining centers.

Reliable Analysis also uses a horizontal and vertical combo mill and a saw with cutting capacity up to 18 inches. For welding, we use aluminum and steel Miller MIG and TIG welders to support both single builds and limited production runs.

Industries and Applications We Support

Fabrication and fixturing shows up everywhere teams need repeatability. We commonly support:

• Aerospace and defense: programs that require controlled setups for environmental and mechanical testing, including work aligned to MIL-STD-810.
• Industrial equipment: teams that need fixtures for durability testing, inspection, and safe handling during assembly.
• Electronics and electromechanical: products that require stable mounting during vibration testing and shock testing, especially when connector access and cable routing must remain consistent.
• Manufacturing and quality: groups that need gauge fixtures and inspection tooling to reduce measurement variation and speed up checks.

Reliable Fabrication and Fixturing support

Teams choose Reliable Analysis when they need a fixture that works the first time and holds up in real use. Customers often highlight our responsiveness and our ability to meet tight deadlines while staying flexible as requirements evolve.

If you need fabrication and fixturing for testing, inspection, or production support, talk with our team. We will review your requirements, confirm constraints, and recommend a clear path from design to a finished fixture that fits your timeline.