Functional Testing Fixtures

Functional testing fixtures are custom setups used to test if a completed product actually works the way it is supposed to before it is shipped to a customer.
Here is the simple breakdown of what they do:
• Tests the Final Product: Unlike other fixtures used during manufacturing, these are used at the very end to run the finished item through a series of "real-world" tests.
• Plug-and-Play Testing: They provide easy connection points for computers, power sources, pressure lines, and measurement sensors to automatically check all the product's features.
• Checks the "Function":
o For a circuit board: Does every light turn on? Do the inputs register correctly?
o For a hydraulic pump: Does it move the correct amount of fluid at the right pressure?
• Ensures Quality Control: This final check catches faulty products, making sure customers receive items that work perfectly right out of the box.
In short, a functional testing fixture is a custom testing station that verifies a finished product actually works as intended under normal operating conditions.