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Jigs and Fixtures: Guides Not Guides

Jigs and fixtures are work holding devices used in manufacturing. Jigs guide tools during operations and directly contact cutting tools, while fixtures only hold and locate workpieces. Jigs are used for single operations like drilling, while fixtures are used for multi-dimensional operations like milling. Both increase accuracy and repeatability during machining. Common jig types include template, plate, and ring jigs, while fixture types include plate, angle plate, and multi-station fixtures. Jigs and fixtures reduce setup times and costs while improving quality and productivity.

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Jigs and Fixtures: Guides Not Guides

Jigs and fixtures are work holding devices used in manufacturing. Jigs guide tools during operations and directly contact cutting tools, while fixtures only hold and locate workpieces. Jigs are used for single operations like drilling, while fixtures are used for multi-dimensional operations like milling. Both increase accuracy and repeatability during machining. Common jig types include template, plate, and ring jigs, while fixture types include plate, angle plate, and multi-station fixtures. Jigs and fixtures reduce setup times and costs while improving quality and productivity.

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Jigs and Fixtures

• Differences Jigs and Fixtures:

A jig is a work-holding device that holds, supports, Fixtures are the work holding device, which holds,
and locates the workpiece and guides the one or supports and locates the workpiece but not guides
more tools to perform a specific operation. the cutting tool to perform a specific operation
jigs have components like a bush, which comes in a fixture never comes into direct contact with the
contact with the cutting tool. cutting tool.
The main purpose of a jig is to provide The main purpose of the fixtures is to hold and
repeatability, accuracy, and interchangeability in locate the workpiece during any machining
the manufacturing of products. operation and to provide repeatability, accuracy,
and interchangeability in the manufacturing of
products.
It is used in unidimensional machining processes Fixtures are used in multi-dimensional machining
like drilling, tapping, and reaming, etc. like milling, grinding, turning, etc.

Gauge blocks are not necessary and the cost of jigs Gauge blocks provided for effective handling and
is higher. cost of fixture is average
This system is found to be light and has a complex This system found to be heavy in weight, have
shape simple designing.
Jigs are not fixed to the machine table until a large Fixtures are fixed to the machine table.
operation has to be performed.

• Why should we use Jigs and Fixtures?


Advantages of Jigs and fixtures:

• It eliminates the setting time required before machining.


• It increases the machining accuracy and also increases production capacity.
• Requires less skilled operation.
• They reduce the production cost.
• Increases machine and labor utilization.
• They simplify the work handling.
• Increases the quality of production in the industry.
• They enable the quick setting of a tool and the proper positioning of the work.
Disadvantages of Jigs and Fixtures:

• Can wear away over time.


• Another one is the high initial set up costs (and time).
• And can use a lot of material and be bulky.
• Types of Jigs and Fixtures
Here are some simple drill jigs:
1. Template jig
2. Plate jig
3. Diameter jig
4. Channel jig
5. Ring jig
6. Box jig
7. Leaf jig
8. Angle plate jig
9. Indexing jig
Types of Fixtures:
1. Plate fixture
2. Angle plate fixture
3. Vise-jaw fixture
4. Indexing fixture
5. Multi station fixture
6. Profile fixture
Note: (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAwXpZpm90) For more details

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