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Michigan’s Leader

in Testing Fixtures

Over 15 Years of Manufacturing

At DME Fabrication, we provide complete, start-to-finish test fixture solutions, from concept to final assembly, designed to meet the rigorous demands of automotive and industrial applications.

Trusted by THE

BIG BRANDS

Our CAPABILITIES

5-Axis CNC Machining

A 5-axis CNC machine enables complex geometries, undercuts, and multi-sided machining in a single setup, reducing fixturing and cycle time. Key benefits include improved surface finish, tighter tolerances, efficient toolpaths for high-speed machining, and the ability to produce intricate aerospace, automotive, and prototype components that would be impossible or inefficient on 3- or 4-axis machines.

Ideal for parts requiring complex contours, angled features, or consolidated operations, 5-axis machining increases throughput and repeatability while minimizing secondary processes.

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3D Printing

3D printing is transforming automotive and business testing fixtures by enabling faster, more flexible, and cost-effective solutions. Rapid prototyping accelerates design validation for CMM fixtures, gauging rigs, and end-of-line test components, reducing lead times from weeks to days. 3D printing offers on-demand manufacturing, reduced inventory, and streamlined supply chains, all backed by ISO 9001 quality processes to ensure consistent performance in critical testing applications.

How we Use 3d Printing

CAD Design

CAD design is the backbone of how DME Fabrication turns concepts into reliable, production-ready test fixtures and end-of-line systems. Precise 3D models let our engineers validate fit, function, and assembly before a single part is cut, reducing iteration time and manufacturing cost.

Parametric modeling enables quick configuration for variant parts and tight tolerances required by OEMs, while integrated simulation checks kinematics, loads, and interference early in the process.

Our Design Process

Trusted by

Big Brands

This will be about OEM brands.

Fabrication

Fabrication

Fabrication

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CMM Dimensional Verification & Reverse Engineering

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5-Axis CNC Machining

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Holding | Environmental Fixtures

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FEA/CAE Simulation

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Rapid Prototyping

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Design & Engineering Solutions

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Vibration | Shock NVH Fixtures

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Testing Equipment

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Static | Dynamic Load Fixtures

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Custom Fabrication & Welding