Engineering Process

A practical path from setup review to build-ready fixture documentation.

The process keeps requirements, machine constraints, operator use, and builder needs visible from concept through release.

CAD-style production fixture concept

Process Steps

  1. Initial setup review
  2. Opportunity assessment
  3. Requirements and constraints
  4. Concept development
  5. Design review
  6. Detailed design
  7. Build package
  8. Vendor or internal build support
  9. Machine prove-out responsibilities

Responsibility Matrix

Eden responsibilities

Fixture concept, mechanical design, drawings, BOM, setup notes, and design support.

Customer responsibilities

Part data, machine constraints, process goals, operator feedback, and final production approval.

Fixture builder responsibilities

Fabrication feedback, build quality, purchased components, assembly, and shop-floor fit checks.