Abstract: Tools, like jigs and fixtures are an integral part of manufacturing technology that help maintain quality as well as production efficiency. Jigs and fixtures are generally used to hold, align and assemble various components and sub-assemblies throughout the manufacturing process. Their importance is practically invisible while the production is running smoothly but becomes much more evident when problems occur. To steer clear of production defects or halts, manufacturing tools must be constantly evolved and developed through rapid prototyping, manufacturing and deployment. In this innovation report, we have presented how we designed and used 3D printed jigs and fixtures to improve the manufacturing of probably the most important part of the ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), i.e. the suspension arms.

Keywords: manufacturing technology, production efficiency, manufacturing process, sub-assemblies, rapid prototyping, 3D printed, jigs and fixtures, ATV.

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2021.8342