Custom Production Machinery
Purpose designed production equipment developed around a defined process, product, throughput, footprint and operating environment
Industrial machinery engineering
CustomMachinery Design& Engineering
Custom and special purpose machinery for production, testing, development and equipment modification. Fabrixon connects process requirements, machine architecture, mechanisms, structures, validation and controlled manufacturing documentation within one coordinated engineering scope
Process & dutyMechanisms & motionFrames & toolingValidation & handover
Engineered as one systemMechanisms, structures and validation developed together.Fewer interface gaps. Clearer engineering decisions.
50+ Years
Combined Experience
Machinery, automation, structures, tooling, validation and documentation
25+
Projects Delivered
Custom machinery, equipment modifications, tooling and engineering programmes
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Core Machinery Capabilities
Production machinery, test equipment, retrofits, mechanisms, frames and tooling
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Engineering Stages
From process definition through controlled engineering handover
Machinery design capabilities
Custom machinerywe engineer
From a defined production requirement to a test rig, machinery retrofit or focused mechanism scope, the engineering develops around process duty, motion, loads, access, interfaces and the intended manufacturing route
Integrated machinery programme
One coordinated engineering basis from requirement to handover
Machine architecture, mechanisms, structures, tooling, guarding interfaces and critical validation are developed around the same operating requirement. CAD, drawings, BOMs and supplier information remain aligned as the machine develops
Process definition Architecture Detailed design Validation Manufacturing documentation
Research & Test Equipment
Research rigs, pilot systems and instrumented machines developed to prove a process, measure performance or support product development
Equipment Retrofits & Modifications
Controlled engineering for installed machinery requiring a new product, increased duty, revised interface, improved access or documented redesign
Mechanisms & Motion Systems
Indexing, lifting, clamping, transfer, rotation and adjustment mechanisms developed around motion, force, speed, accuracy, duty and service conditions
Machine Frames & Structural Assemblies
Welded and bolted machinery structures developed around loads, stiffness, alignment, access, transport, lifting and mounting interfaces
Fixtures, Jigs & Tooling
Workholding, assembly, welding, inspection and production tooling developed around datums, access, tolerance, repeatability and maintenance
Typical project conditions
Where machinery projects get stuck
Fabrixon supports machinery projects when the operating requirement, machine architecture, mechanism behaviour or existing equipment needs coordinated engineering before the design can progress with confidence
The required machine function is not defined clearly enough
Throughput, duty, product variation, operating modes, environment and acceptance criteria need to become traceable engineering inputs before architecture is fixed
The concept exists, but motion and forces are not yet proven
A sketch, prototype or partial CAD model may show the idea without confirming kinematics, loads, clearances, component selection or connected interfaces
Manufacture, assembly or maintenance creates late design risk
Fabrication access, tolerance stack, assembly sequence, service access and guarding interfaces can expose expensive changes if they are considered too late
Existing machinery must accept a new product or higher duty
Changed load, throughput, product geometry, interfaces or reliability requirements can affect several connected mechanisms and structures at once
Engineering approach
How we engineercustom machinery
The machine develops around the required process and duty, with mechanisms, structures, validation and manufacturing information connected through the programme
Define the process and duty
Function, product variation, throughput, cycle demands, operating modes, environment, footprint and acceptance criteria
Develop the machine architecture
Stations, mechanism strategy, frames, purchased components, tooling, access and principal interfaces
Detail mechanisms and structures
Motion systems, loads, stiffness, tolerances, component selection, guarding interfaces and manufacturing route
Validate critical decisions
Kinematic studies, calculations, tolerance analysis, DFM, FEA or CFD where engineering evidence is required
Document and hand over
CAD, drawings, BOMs, assumptions, validation evidence, revisions and supplier information issued as one controlled package
Selected machinery work
Engineering appliedto real machineryproblems
Selected engineering projects covering packaging assembly, horizontal cartoning and adjustable vacuum end-of-arm tooling.
Custom Machinery Design
Food Packaging Component Assembly Machine
Mechanical design of a guarded assembly machine combining bowl feeding, datum controlled carriers and repeated pick and place stations for packaging component assembly.
View case study
Custom Machinery Design
Horizontal Cartoning Machine
Mechanical design of an intermittent horizontal cartoner integrating product infeed, carton handling, timed transfer, insertion, flap control and guarded operator access.
View case study
Automation Equipment Design
Adjustable Vacuum Robot EOAT
Adjustable eight cup vacuum EOAT with profile arms, distributed suction and a central robot interface for multi format robotic handling.
View case studySpecialist engineering review
What the Machinery Review Examines
Machinery work is reviewed as a connected operating system, not as a collection of isolated CAD parts. The objective is to challenge the assumptions most likely to affect function, integration or downstream release
Function, duty and acceptance criteria
Review of what the machine must do, product variation, cycle demands, operating modes, environment and the conditions that define acceptable performance
Motion, loads and connected interfaces
Review of mechanisms, forces, stiffness, tolerance conditions, purchased components, access and the interfaces between structures, tooling, guarding and controls
Manufacture, assembly and traceable documentation
Review of manufacturing route, assembly sequence, maintenance access, assumptions, revision status and the information needed by suppliers and adjacent project teams
Typical deliverables
A controlled machinery engineering package
Outputs are agreed around the project scope and manufacturing route, so the information needed for review, procurement, fabrication, assembly and supplier handover develops with the machine
CAD · drawings · BOMs · validation evidence · interface records · revision control
3D CAD Models & Assemblies
Machine layouts, parts, assemblies, configurations and agreed native or neutral CAD outputs
Manufacturing & Assembly Drawings
Part, assembly and weldment drawings with agreed dimensions, tolerances, manufacturing information, notes and revision status
BOMs & Component Schedules
Manufactured items, purchased components, materials, supplier references and relevant interface schedules
Calculations & Validation Reports
Engineering calculations, assumptions, FEA or CFD reports, sensitivities and recommendations where included
Interface & Design Coordination Records
Mounting provisions, routing allowances, mechanism interfaces, guarding interfaces and coordination information for adjacent teams
Revision Records & Supplier Handover
Assumptions, open actions, change records, agreed manufacturing files and clarification notes for downstream teams
How engagements work
From requirement to controlled handover
A clear engagement path keeps the technical and commercial basis defined without turning the service page into a process manual
Share the requirement
Send the machine requirement, process brief, sketches, CAD, drawings, photographs, videos or existing equipment information
Scope the engineering basis
Agree function, duty, interfaces, assumptions, required outputs, review points, responsibilities and programme
Design, validate and review
Engineering progresses through defined technical reviews, with mechanism, structure, tooling, DFM and validation issues raised as they surface
Controlled handover
Models, drawings, BOMs, evidence and agreed records are issued under revision control with supplier clarification support as scoped
Buyer questions
Custom Machinery Design FAQ
Direct answers to the technical and commercial questions that most often determine whether a custom machinery project can be scoped correctly
What does custom and special purpose machinery design include?
The scope can include process and duty definition, machine architecture, mechanisms, frames, fixtures, guarding interfaces, component selection, calculations, FEA or CFD, manufacturing drawings, BOMs and supplier handover. The exact package depends on whether the project begins as an early requirement, an existing design, a prototype, a retrofit or a defined subsystem problem.
What information is needed to start a custom machinery project?
A complete specification is not required. Useful starting information includes the required machine function, product details, throughput, duty cycle, operating environment, available footprint, interfaces, existing CAD or drawings, known constraints and the outputs your team needs. Missing inputs are identified during the initial engineering review.
Can Fabrixon develop an existing concept, prototype or incomplete design?
Yes. Fabrixon can develop a sketch, prototype, partial CAD assembly or existing machine into a controlled engineering package. Reusable work is retained, unresolved mechanisms and interfaces are identified, and the remaining design, validation and documentation tasks are defined before detailed work begins.
How are mechanisms, structures and purchased components selected?
Selection begins with the required motion, force, accuracy, duty, environment, access and maintenance conditions. Kinematic studies, calculations, supplier data, tolerance review and validation are used as needed so mechanisms, frames, actuators, guides, bearings and purchased components work as one coordinated system.
How are DFM, validation and machinery safety requirements handled?
DFM is applied against the intended fabrication, machining and assembly routes while the design develops. Calculations, FEA or CFD are used where the engineering decision needs evidence. Guarding, access and safety device interfaces can be incorporated where scoped, while final conformity assessment, declarations, markings and statutory certification remain with the responsible manufacturer and applicable approval bodies.
Does Fabrixon manufacture or commission the machinery?
Fabrixon provides machinery design, validation and manufacturing documentation rather than acting as the machine builder. Fabrication, assembly, controls integration, installation and commissioning are normally completed by the client or appointed suppliers. Fabrixon can support supplier questions and controlled design revisions during handover.
How much does custom machinery design cost and how long does it take?
Cost and duration depend on the starting information, machine complexity, number of mechanisms and stations, validation depth, documentation requirements, review cycles and project interfaces. A defined subsystem or redesign may be shorter than a complete machine programme. Scope, assumptions, programme and commercial basis are confirmed in writing before work begins.
Next step
Discuss Your Custom Machinery Project
Share the machine function, process requirement and available files. An engineer will review the starting point and confirm the most suitable design, validation and documentation scope
Send a short machinery enquiry
A brief outline is enough to start the conversation.