Jig & Fixture Design

Designed to familiarize the student with the design fundamentals of drill jigs and milling, lathe, assembly, and grinding fixtures. The students will learn the basics of jig and fixture design. The types, functions and classifications of fixtures will be reviewed. Design economics will be explored and applied. There will be a complete review of different tool types including fixture plates, plate jigs, angle plate fixtures, channel, box, and vise jaw fixtures. Students will design and sketch various tools to demonstrate understanding. Students will use CAD and CAM software to complete a fixture project to include setting up and machining the fixture. The final part will then be machined using the fixture.