Welded Tube Assembly Fixture Design

I think a picture is worth a thousand words:
First, a couple views of the model.
The customer gives us the specification of the tube in computer- readable form (a .STEP file, for those technically inclined), and we "build" the tool around it in virtual space.
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The Model, in a NorthWest Isometric View 		    590-1_model-SE_Iso
The Model, in a SouthEast Isometric View 		 
Then, we project that onto views that the shop can use:
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Layout 1 of 5
Parts List and Weld Map
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Layout 2 of 5
End Blocks &
Tooling Hole Locations 		590-1_Layout_3of5
Layout 3 of 5
Shop Data Acquisition
 
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Layout 4 of 5
Shop Data Acquisition 		    590-1_Layout_5of5
Layout 5 of 5
Tool Plate, Adapter, Tooling Piece Parts 		 

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