Jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids
I design custom jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids for your parts and assembly process. I also create 3D printed and foam 5S organizers for manufacturing tooling sets.
Boise area manufacturing engineering
Engineering support for your next build.
Work directly with Jacob Falk on mechanical design, prototypes, fixtures, and fabrication. Based in Boise, serving the Treasure Valley and projects beyond.
$250+
Engineering projects start at $250. Send your project details for a quote.
Boise
Engineering and build support for manufacturers, shops, startups, and maintenance teams in the Treasure Valley.
CAD to part
Reverse engineering, CAD models, drawings, prototypes, and 3D prints.
Project work
Focused support for prototypes, short runs, tooling, and projects that need additional engineering capacity.
CNC parts
3D print batches
Sheet metal
Workstations
Reverse engineering
Kaizen foam
Jigs and fixtures
Product design
CNC parts
3D print batches
Sheet metal
Workstations
Reverse engineering
Kaizen foam
Jigs and fixtures
Product design
Services
Parts, tooling, and engineering support.
Prototypes and small-batch manufacturing
I produce FDM 3D prints in-house and coordinate CNC machining, MJF 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication with manufacturing partners. Get prototypes or small batches using the process your project needs.
Design for fabrication
I apply design for manufacturing (DFM) to your CAD models and drawings, selecting materials, tolerances, and features to suit CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, and other processes.
Reverse engineering and product design
Measure existing parts, recreate missing geometry, improve fit or manufacturability, and turn rough product ideas into buildable models and drawings.
Engineering and fabrication support can be quoted by project or by the hour after the scope is reviewed.
Process
From first idea to finished part.
Define the problem
Send the part, process, sketch, photo, broken fixture, or rough idea. I will help turn it into a scoped project.
Design the solution
CAD, design review, tolerance decisions, material choices, and fabrication planning based on what the part needs to do.
Prototype and build
Produce the first prototype using the selected manufacturing process, either in-house or with a manufacturing partner.
Refine for use
Test fit and function, make any needed design changes, and verify the revised part. Finalize the drawings and documentation for use or production.
Capabilities
Design it. Build it. Make it work.
Product design, CAD, and drawings
Mechanical parts and assemblies, prototype development, drawings, tolerance decisions, and design for CNC machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing.
Reverse engineering and replacement parts
Recreate discontinued or broken parts from samples and mating components. Capture the features that control fit, develop replacement geometry, and plan a prototype to check the design.
In-house printing and machining
FDM 3D printing, manual lathe and mill work, and small-batch prototyping. Choose the process around the part's geometry, material, fit, and quantity. Explore 3D printing.
Partner manufacturing
CNC machining, MJF printing, sheet metal, and other specialized processes through manufacturing partners. I can prepare the design, coordinate quotes and production, and define the checks needed for the finished parts.
Fixtures, tooling, and workstations
Jigs, assembly aids, inspection fixtures, tool layouts, printed holders, foam organizers, and scoped workstation improvements. Design the support around the operation, tool access, and the people doing the work.
Electronics packaging and integration
Enclosures, connector and display mounts, control-panel layouts, and supporting electrical or mechatronic work. Share the components and the task so we can define a practical mechanical and integration scope.
Project inquiry
Tell me about your project.
Include the part's use, rough size, quantity, and timeline. If you have photos, sketches, or CAD files, share a link or mention them in the form.
Engineering projects start at $250. Describe what you need to design, build, or improve, along with your quantity and timeline.
- Engineering projects start at $250. Final pricing depends on the project scope.
- Boise and Treasure Valley work is preferred, especially when seeing the part or process in person helps.