Types of Jigs and Fixtures
Table of content Types of Jigs Types of Fixtures We know that jigs and fixtures are the devices that help in the machining of jobs and reduce the human efforts required for producing these parts. It has been explained why a center lathe is an ideal machine tool for creating individual pieces of different shapes and sizes. Still, […]
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Designing Jigs and Fixtures
The design of jigs and fixtures is dependent on numerous factors which are analysed to achieve optimum output. Jigs should be made of rigid light materials to facilitate secure handling, as it has to be rotated severally to enable holes to be drilled from different angles. It is recommended that four feet should be provided […]
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Design principles of Jigs and Fixtures
The art of metalworking has a primary concern, locating the part to be machined relative to the platform. A CNC machine starts machining at a specific point corresponding to the fixture and proceeds from there. Therefore, the preciseness with which a job is machined is dependent on the accuracy that holds in the fixture. The […]
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What are Jigs and Fixtures, their Advantages, and Differences
Table of content Jigs Fixtures Differences between Jig and Fixture With the rapid advancement in manufacturing technology, consumerism has increased. Therefore, to meet the higher demands, manufacturers have developed innovative methods to produce high- quality products faster. The production process has observed the introduction of inventive manufacturing concepts such as Lean Production System, Cellular Manufacturing, […]
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