Fixtures
When you’re building complex assemblies or high-tolerance weldments, you need more than just a flat surface—you need a system that adapts to your work. Forster America’s 3D modular welding tables are engineered for flexibility, precision, and long-term efficiency. Built from interchangeable T-slot components, these systems allow complete customization for any fabrication or assembly task.
By reducing non-productive time and enabling repeatable accuracy, Forster’s modular tables help fabricators increase output, maintain quality, and tackle complex builds with fewer tools and less rework.
What Is a 3D Modular Welding Table System?
A 3D modular welding table is a fully adjustable welding platform made from interchangeable rails, profiles, and clamping elements. Unlike standard flat-top tables, a 3D modular table lets you create jigs and fixtures in multiple dimensions—on the X, Y, and Z axes—providing a true three-dimensional workspace.
At the heart of Forster’s system are:
- T-slot cast iron rails for robust structural welding
- Aluminum-copper alloy (Al/Cu) rails for non-ferritic stainless steel work
- X-Pro profiles and double groove profiles for vertical and lateral expansion
- Precision clamping and stop elements with sliding blocks
All of these modular components integrate seamlessly, allowing users to configure surfaces and fixtures exactly as needed for each unique project.
Why Choose a 3D Modular System?
Maximum Flexibility with Minimal Setup Time
Traditional welding fixtures are often static and require custom-built jigs for every new part. Forster’s modular system eliminates that bottleneck. The individually exchangeable rails and profiles can be rearranged in minutes, adapting to new part geometries, fixture points, or assemblies without any machining.
This dramatically reduces non-productive time—the single biggest cost factor in custom welding and fabrication.
Modular Rails for Custom Surface Layouts
The table surface itself is built from removable rails, not a solid slab. This means you can:
- Open up space to accommodate large or irregular parts
- Insert specific rail types for different materials
- Swap damaged components without replacing the entire surface
All rails are spaced at 100 mm intervals and machined to fine tolerances for true flatness and angularity.
3D Precision Clamping System
Forster’s self-developed 3D clamping system allows for:
- True-to-angle and true-to-size positioning
- Seamless integration of clamps, stops, and brackets
- Stepless adjustments across all axes using sliding blocks within T-slots
With fewer accessories, you can do more. Each clamping element is multifunctional, which reduces tool inventory and speeds up fixture design.
Scalable and Expandable
Whether you’re welding a small bracket or a full production frame, Forster’s 3D modular tables grow with your needs. Add vertical profiles, towers, or rotary tables to build out your fixture space across any dimension.
Specialized Accessories for Stainless Steel Welding
When welding sensitive non-ferritic materials like stainless steel, Forster offers specialized accessories that pair with its aluminum-copper bonded rails. These include:
- Bronze-coated or fully bronze contact surfaces
- Stainless-safe clamping devices
- Non-magnetic, scratch-free tooling designed to preserve material integrity
These accessories ensure contamination-free, high-precision results in industries like food-grade manufacturing, medical equipment, and aerospace.
Benefits of Forster America’s 3D Modular Welding Tables
- Reduced setup and rework time
- True 3D positioning with minimal tools
- Modular and expandable structure
- High-precision surface tolerances
- Compatibility with stainless-safe accessories
- Ideal for one-off prototypes and production runs alike
