Precision Inspection Gages and CMM Fixtures for Accurate Measurement
Wisconsin Metal Parts designs and manufactures inspection gages and CMM fixtures to ensure accurate, repeatable measurement of precision components. Proper inspection tooling is critical for maintaining quality standards and supporting consistent production performance. All inspection gages and fixtures are manufactured in-house within our state-of-the-art tool room, giving us full control over quality, lead times, and repeatability. Our team works with you to develop solutions tailored to your part geometry, inspection requirements, and production environment.
Custom Gage & Fixture Capabilities
We design and build inspection solutions for a wide range of applications, from simple dimensional checks to complex multi-feature verification.
Core capabilities include:
- Custom inspection gages for part verification
- CMM fixtures for repeatable measurement setups
- Functional gages for production validation
- Fixtures designed for consistent part orientation and stability
- Tools for both in-process inspection and final quality checks
CMM Fixture Design for Repeatable Measurement
CMM fixtures play a critical role in ensuring parts are measured consistently and accurately. By controlling how a part is held and referenced, CMM fixtures help ensure reliable inspection data across production runs.
Our fixtures are designed to:
- Secure parts in precise, repeatable positions
- Minimize variation during measurement
- Support complex geometries and multiple inspection points
- Improve efficiency in high-volume inspection environments
Inspection Gages for Production Environments
Inspection gages are often used directly in production to validate parts quickly and consistently. These tools are especially valuable in high-volume and repeat production, where consistent quality checks are essential.
We design gaging solutions that:
- Provide clear pass/fail criteria
- Support operator-friendly inspection processes
- Reduce inspection time while maintaining accuracy
- Integrate into existing production workflows
Engineering & Design Support
Our in-house engineering team works closely with customers to develop gaging and fixture solutions that meet both inspection and production needs. This collaborative approach ensures that each solution aligns with part requirements, inspection standards, and production goals.
We can:
- Design from CAD models or customer drawings
- Assist with inspection strategy development
- Optimize fixture layouts for efficiency and accessibility
- Modify or replicate existing gages and fixtures
Quality Assurance & Inspection Integration
Inspection tooling is built to support and enhance your overall quality system. Our gages and fixtures help ensure that parts are consistently verified against specifications, reducing the risk of non-conformance. Wisconsin Metal Parts is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered, with cybersecurity compliant with NIST SP800-171, ensuring all design files and inspection data remain secure. We help ensure repeatable measurement, efficient inspection processes, and consistent product quality throughout the life of your program.
We design and build gages and fixtures in our toolroom.
We build gages that can check parts with go/no-go features, attribute checks, assembly simulations and also develop fixtures for holing parts in your CMM. Our quality department can calibrate and certify your gage before you start using it.
Depending on the project, lead times could be a few weeks or more, depending on the size and complexity of the tooling.
Yes, we have a full design team: all we would need is your part print and model to get started!
We build gages that can check parts with go/no-go features, attribute checks, assembly simulations and also develop fixtures for holing parts in your CMM. Our quality department can calibrate and certify your gage before you start using it.
Inspection gages help reduce in-process quality control costs while still maintaining quality requirements. It allows the trained operators to perform in-process inspection at the machine or press. Gages can also help reduce bottle necks at your CMM Equipment, and bring consistency into your inspection plan by ensuring that everyone is checking consistently for the same potential issues.