What Are Welding Fixtures?
Welding fixtures are custom-designed tools that secure, position, and align workpieces during the welding process. They ensure repeatable weld quality by holding parts in precise relation to each other, reducing distortion, and enabling consistent results — whether in manual welding, robotic cells, or automated setups.
Equipment & Capabilities
Welding fixtures are used in many ways, such as:
- Securing sheet metal joints for MIG, TIG, or resistance (spot/projection) welding
- Holding large assemblies during robotic welding operations
- BIW (Body in White) and automotive-style frameworks that require strict tolerances and consistent weld spacing
- Welding fixture repair or refitting to improve performance or adapt fixtures for new variants
Applications
Our welding tooling services are applicable in many scenarios, such as:
- Automated welding operations where precision and speed are critical
- High-volume production requiring consistent quality and reduced labor cost
- Welding of sheet metal, plate, or assemblies where projection/spot welding is used
- Custom welded frames, subassemblies, or structural parts needing specialized tooling
- Repair, maintenance, or retrofitting of existing tooling or fixtures
Industries Served
We supply welding fixtures to clients in industries including:
- Automotive & transportation
- Heavy equipment & agriculture
- Aerospace & defense
- Industrial machinery & fabrication
- Consumer products & appliance manufacturing
- Structural steel & infrastructure
Why Choose Arkansas Tool & Die?
Choosing us for your welding fixtures means getting:
- First-class quality – every fixture is built with precision, engineered for repeatability and longevity.
- Accuracy and precise results – tight tolerances, rigid fixturing, and careful alignment to ensure welds are exactly where they need to be.
- Legacy experience – with roots beginning in 1949, we bring decades of hands-on engineering and tooling know-how to every project.
- All-in-house capacity – design, fabrication, machining, and finishing under one roof so we control quality, lead time, and cost.
How to Start Your Project
To begin, here’s how we can get your welding fixture project rolling:
- Submit your part drawings, weld joint designs, or CAD files. Include material types and expected weld methods (MIG, TIG, spot, projection, robotic, etc.).
- Tell us about production volume or cycle requirements, fixture changeover needs, or any specific automation in your process.
- Let us know tolerances, load/heavy part weight, heat or distortion concerns, and any special fixture features (cooling, indexing, modularity).
- We’ll provide a tailored fixture plan, cost estimate, and timeline. From prototype fixtures to production fixtures, we’ll partner with you for performance and value.
Contact us today at (501) 374-6972 or online to discuss your welding fixture needs or request a custom quote.