Industry
Test Systems & Equipment
SPM partners with test systems and equipment OEMs to build the bench fixtures, production test cabinets, ATE chassis, and calibration enclosures that ship inside test equipment. ISO 9001 certified, with NPI and DFM support from our engineering team.
Request a Quote for Test SystemsHow We Serve
Engineered for the test equipment buyer
Test systems and equipment OEMs need a contract manufacturer who can handle the iteration cycles inherent to test equipment programs: rapid prototyping, design iteration, NPI from concept to production, and DFM input from a fab floor that sees thousands of similar designs. SPM brings all of these — plus AWS D1.3 certified welding for structural test frames, IPC-A-610-trained wire splicing for populated test cabinets, and in-house powder coating for durable finishes. Our value-added services team supports NPI, DFM, and rapid prototyping, with our FasTrak system measuring lead time in days from drawing release to first-article delivery.
Use Cases
What SPM builds for test equipment programs
Bench Fixtures
Bench test fixtures and engineering frames
Precision sheet metal and CNC-machined bench test fixtures, engineering frames, and calibration stands. Tight tolerances for repeatable measurement; tooling-grade construction.
Production Test
Production test cabinets and ATE chassis
Welded sheet metal cabinets and 19″ rack-mount chassis for production test equipment and Automated Test Equipment (ATE). IPC-A-610-trained population for installed test electronics; powder-coat finish.
Calibration
Custom calibration and verification enclosures
Sheet metal enclosures and cabinetry for custom calibration equipment, metrology stands, and verification systems. Includes optical-grade flat surfaces and stable mounting platforms.
Capabilities Used
Seven capabilities, engineered for test programs
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Test fixture frames, cabinet chassis, and rack-mount housings cut on the fiber laser and formed on ATC press brakes.
Explore →CNC Machining
Precision tooling-grade fixture components, mounting platforms, and machined parts for test equipment.
Explore →Welding
AWS D1.3 certified welds on test cabinet frames and structural assemblies.
Explore →Electro-Mechanical Assembly
Populated test equipment assemblies — IPC-A-610-trained wire splicing and component installation.
Explore →Powder Coating
Durable powder coat for production test equipment — custom colors including safety yellow and ESD-aware finishes.
Explore →Value-Added Services
NPI, DFM, FasTrak rapid prototyping, and inventory consolidation for test equipment programs.
Explore →NEMA Enclosures
NEMA-rated enclosures for test equipment electrical systems and outdoor production test installs.
Explore →Certifications
Built to the standards test programs require
SPM is ISO 9001 certified. For test systems and equipment work, our scope spans bench fixtures, production test cabinets, ATE chassis, and custom calibration enclosures. AWS D1.3 welding and IPC-A-610 wire splicing apply to populated test fixtures. For applications requiring ESD-controlled assembly environments, we can support partial ESD precautions but do not currently hold formal ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification. For full ESD-certified manufacturing, we can refer.
Specifications
Test Systems & Equipment capability matrix
Common parameters for test systems and equipment projects. Contact us for project-specific tolerances and material specs beyond these ranges.
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Aluminum 6061, cold-rolled steel, stainless 304 | Aluminum for lightweight test fixtures |
| Substrate thickness | 0.040″ – 0.250″ | Includes precision-ground reference surfaces |
| Welding standard | AWS D1.3 Sheet Steel | Certified welders |
| Panel population | IPC-A-610 trained | Test electronics and instrumentation |
| Finish | Powder coat (in-house); safety yellow available | Custom colors for production test floor visibility |
| Certifications held | ISO 9001 | Company-wide |
| Certifications NOT held | ANSI/ESD S20.20 | ESD-controlled manufacturing referred |
Case Studies
Recent test equipment work
Test systems and equipment case studies coming soon. We’re documenting recent bench fixture, ATE chassis, and calibration enclosure engagements and will publish them at our case studies hub. In the meantime, talk to an engineer about your specific application.
Talk to an Engineer →FAQ
Frequently asked
What does SPM build for test systems and equipment OEMs?
Does SPM hold ANSI/ESD S20.20 for ESD-controlled assembly?
Can SPM support NPI and DFM for test equipment programs?
What finishes does SPM offer for production test equipment?
Have a project to quote?
Send us your specs. We’ll respond within one business day.