LocateAndHoldTheWorkAndGuideTheCuttingTool.docVIP

Trade of Toolmaking Module 5: Press Tools, Jigs Fixtures, Mouldmaking Unit 5: Jigs and Fixtures Phase 2 Published by Table of Contents Document Release History 3 Unit Objective 4 Introduction 4 1.0 Differentiating Between Jigs And Fixtures And The Advantages Of Each 5 1.1 Principle Difference Between Jigs And Fixtures 5 1.2 Advantages Of Jigs: Locate And Hold The Work And Guide The Cutting Tool, Dedicated Purpose To The Manufacture Of A Particular Component 5 2.0 Drawing Methods Of Clamping Single Or Multiple Components 6 2.1 Process Planning: Selection Of Jigs And Fixtures To Produce Components. Utilisation Of Standard Parts Catalogues 6 2.2 Utilisation Of Standard Parts Catalogues 6 3.0 Different Types Of Part Locators 7 3.1 Knowledge Of The Following: Bushes, Locations, Clamping 7 3.2 Meaning Of Redundant Location And Where It Applies 7 3.3 Location And Quantity Of Buttons In A Box Jig 7 4.0 Calculation Of Clamping Forces Using The Law Of The Lever Formula 8 4.1 Law Of The Lever And Bending Forces 8 4.2 Action Of Cutting Forces 8 5.0 Producing And Assembling Jig And Fixture Components 9 5.1 Machining To Unilateral Tolerances 9 5.2 Classes Of Fit And Types Of Fit 9 5.3 Hole And Shaft Based System 9 5.4 Integration Of Fixtures When Quality, Quantity And Time Schedule Are Considered In Current Work Practices 9 Summary 10 Suggested Exercises 11 Questions 12 Answers 13 Recommended Additional Resources 14 Reference Books 14 Document Release History Date Version Comments 25/09/2014 2.0 SOLAS transfer Unit Objective On completion of this unit you will be able to differentiate between jigs and fixtures and explain methods of locating and clamping the workpiece. Introduction Module five of this course covers Press Tools, Jigs Fixtures, Mouldmaking. This is the fifth unit in module five and explains the design, manufacture and use of jigs and fixtures. Jig and fixtures are used throughout industry and are generally used for large scale product