Tool and system for measurement, design communication, ordering and manufacture of fluid handling systems and parts

A method of manufacturing a hose or conduit with a machine or device, wherein such method comprises the steps of:

• accommodating a defined length of hose or conduit within the machine or device, wherein the machine or device has a universal assembly fixture;
• identifying the components and materials for manufacturing a hose or conduit based on the specifications provided by a customer;
• obtaining a plurality of hose or conduit components for assembly into the hose or conduit;
• advancing the components and the hose or conduit to an assembly cell;
• scanning or reading an identification tag on the hose or conduit to identify assembly instructions;
• adjusting the universal assembly fixture to the length and angles based on the assembly instructions;
• attaching fixture blocks to the universal assembly fixture based on the assembly instructions;
• orienting the hose or conduit and the components into the universal assembly fixture;
• assembling the hose or conduit based on the specifications provided by a customer;
• checking the hose or conduit in the universal assembly fixture and verifying that it meets the specifications.

A prototyping system, comprising:

• a fitting tool;
• a first segment that is connected to the fitting tool;
• a second segment that is connected to the first segment, with the first segment and the second segment form a part of a series of segments;
• and,
• wherein the series of segments form a prototyping tool which is designed to simulate an actual hose material with a particular diameter, minimum bend radius, size, construction and type.