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Jigs and Fixtures. Presented By. Jig. A jig may be defined as a device, which holds and locates a work piece as well as guides and controls one or more cutting tools.
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Jigs and Fixtures Presented By
Jig • A jig may be defined as a device, which holds and locates a work piece as well as guides and controls one or more cutting tools. • In simple terms the jig is a tool that guides the cutting or machining tool. The most common type of jig is the drill jig, which guides the drill bit for creating holes at desired locations. • A jig holds the part in position and guides the tool.
Fixture • A fixture is defined as a device used for holding and locating a component or work piece securely in a definite position but it does not guide the cutting tool. • The fixture is a tool which holds the work piece with the machine at desired location. • Its name is derived from the fact that it is fixed to the machine.
Advantages of Jig & Fixture • They are used to assist production process by reducing cost of production. • The semiskilled or unskilled worker can handle the operation with jig & fixture. • High degree of accuracy can be achieved with lesser work content. • Using drill jigs increases production rate. • The fixture reduce the nonproductive loading, unloading and fixing time of the work piece.
