Jigs and Fixtures
About Jigs and Fixtures
Jigs are devices that hold or direct cutting tools while they carry out repeated tasks like drilling or tapping holes. Fixtures, on the other hand, keep a workpiece steadily in a set position, orientation, or location rather than guiding a cutting tool. Jigs are a particular class of tools used to direct the position and/or movement of another tool. The main function of a jig is to offer reproducibility, precision, and interchangeability during product manufacture. A jig is a tool that performs the tasks of holding the work and directing a tool.
Why is Jigs and Fixtures important?
Jigs and fixtures help to increase the accuracy of your production equipment. Consistency is improved by using a jig since it guides the tool into position. The jig controls and directs the cutting tool to a precise spot on the workpiece during manufacturing. A work-holding tool is a fixture.
Who should take the Jigs and Fixtures Exam?
- Tool Room Engineers
- Production Engineering Department
- Quality Incharge
- Machinists
- Tool & Die Designers
Jigs and Fixtures Certification Course Outline
- Overview of jigs and fixtures
- Common tool elements
- Design steps
- The material used for manufacturing
- Location and locating elements
- Clamps and clamping elements
- Drill brush
- Drill jig
- Fixtures
- Milling fixtures
- Turning fixtures
- Grinding fixtures
- Welding, assembly, and pressing fixtures