Jigs and Fixtures

OverviewWhat are Jigs and FixturesWhy they are importantBasic jigs and fixtures availableSpecific ApplicationResources for selecting & purchasing

What are Jigs and FixturesAnything used to hold a work piece in a desired location

Locate parts for precisionRepeating process on a series of partsHolding parts for machining, painting, assembly

Why are they important in Machine design

Parts should be designed to accommodate standard fixturing componentsDesigns should accommodate fast and repeatable fixturing

Basic Categories of JigsClampsChucksVisesBushingsModular Fixtures

Clamps

Chucks

Vises

Bushings

Modular Fixturing

Application

ResourcesCatalogsWebsitesJournal Articles

WebsitesMiscellaneous

http://www.carrlane.com http://www.mcmaster.com

http://www.jig-fixtures.com http://www.monroeengineering.comChucks, Indexing Tables:

http://www.haascnc.comVises

http://www.kurt.comExtruded Aluminum

http://www.8020.net