360 Machine Shop builds practical fixtures, tooling, and workholding components to help make production, inspection, assembly, and repeat setups faster and more consistent. Whether you need a simple stop, a fixture plate, a locating nest, or a custom tool, we can help turn shop-floor problems into usable hardware.

When Fixtures & Tooling Make Sense

Fixtures and tooling can help when a process needs better repeatability, faster setup, or more consistent results.
- A part needs held in the same location every time
- A setup takes too long to repeat
- Operators need a simpler way to locate or clamp parts
- Inspection needs a dedicated check fixture or gauge
- Assembly needs a nest, stop, or support tool
- Production needs a safer or more consistent process
- A custom tool would save time compared to working by hand

What We Can Help With

Fixture and tooling work may include:
- Fixture plates
- Locating nests
- Stops and guides
- Clamping details
- Drill guides
- Assembly fixtures
- Inspection fixtures
- Workholding components
- Soft jaws and custom jaws
- Setup aids
- Tooling blocks and plates
- Custom brackets, spacers, and supports

Built Around the Way You Work

Good tooling should fit the actual process, not just look good on paper. We can help review how the part is handled, located, clamped, assembled, measured, or repeated so the finished fixture is useful on the floor.

This may include reviewing:
- How the part is loaded
- What surfaces locate the part
- Where clamps or fasteners can be placed
- What features need access during machining, inspection, or assembly
- How much repeatability is needed
- Whether the fixture needs to be adjustable or dedicated
- How the operator will use the tool

Common Applications

Fixtures and tooling can be useful for many shop and production needs.
- Machining setups
- Welding or fabrication support
- Assembly operations
- Inspection and quality checks
- Drilling or tapping repeat locations
- Holding irregular parts
- Repeat part positioning
- Prototype and development work
- Low-volume production support

What to Send for a Quote

Helpful quote information includes:
- Part print or STEP file
- Photos of the part or current process
- Description of the operation
- Quantity of parts being made
- Required repeatability or tolerance
- Machine, bench, or process the fixture will be used with
- Preferred material, if known
- Any existing fixture or tool you want improved
- Needed delivery date

Don’t have a complete design? That’s okay. A sketch, sample part, photos, and a description of the problem may be enough to start the conversation.