The Challenge
A local screen-printing company landed a large production order but realised they had no jigs or clamping fixtures ready to hold the parts for printing.
The deadline was tight — the job needed to start immediately or the company risked losing the client.
With no time to source tooling elsewhere, the owner called Southside Engineering on Friday morning looking for a complete jig solution — designed, machined, and assembled over the weekend.
Our Approach
Southside Engineering fast-tracked the project and began work the same day.
Our team:
- Designed a custom jig system based on sample components provided by the client.
- Modelled and validated the design using CAD software to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
- Machined all components from aluminium and steel stock using CNC milling and turning for precision.
- Completed assembly, testing, and finishing overnight for immediate production use.
- Delivered all four jigs to the client’s facility before Monday morning.
This project showcased the efficiency of Southside’s rapid CNC manufacturing process, combining design, machining, and assembly under one roof.
The Outcome
The client received all four jigs ahead of schedule and began production immediately.
The jigs performed flawlessly throughout the print run, allowing the business to meet its deadline and impress its new customer — resulting in a long-term contract.
Results:
- Four precision jigs designed, machined, and assembled overnight
- Seamless performance during large-scale production run
- Client met tight delivery deadline
- Long-term business secured through reliable turnaround
Key Takeaway
When speed, accuracy, and reliability matter, Southside Engineering’s CNC machining and jig manufacturing services deliver under pressure. By offering end-to-end solutions — from CAD design to assembly — all completed in-house, we help local manufacturers stay agile and competitive, even on impossible deadlines.
Quick Summary
| Metric |
Detail |
| Industry |
Printing & Manufacturing |
| Problem |
No production jigs available for urgent job |
| Solution |
Designed, CNC-machined, and assembled 4 jigs overnight |
| Turnaround |
<24 hours |
| Result |
Job delivered on time, long-term client secured |
