Southside Engineering designed, CNC-machined, and assembled four precision screen-printing jigs overnight in Melbourne — enabling the client to meet a tight production deadline and secure a long-term contract.
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.
Southside Engineering fast-tracked the project and began work the same day.
Our team:
This project showcased the efficiency of Southside’s rapid CNC manufacturing process, combining design, machining, and assembly under one roof.
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:
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.
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