ABSTRACT

In this project it is based on the need for the work holding devices. This design
and fabrication which will enable the operation like drilling, reaming, tapping process
easier. This project is mainly composed of DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF THE
ANGLE PLATE JIG which cover the absolute design to the specified dimensions of
the work piece. This angle plate jig is economical means to produce

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Mass production aims at high productivity to reduce unit cost and interchange ability
to facilitate easy assembly. This necessitates production devices to increase the rate
of manufacture and inspection device to speed-up inspection Procedure.
Jigs are special purpose tools which are used to facilitate production like machining,
assembling and inspection operations. The mass production of work-piece is base
on the concept of interchange ability according to which every part produced within
an established tolerance. Jigs provide a means of manufacturing interchangeable
parts since they establish a relation with predetermined tolerances, between the
work and the cutting tool. Once the jig is properly set up, any number of duplicate
parts may be readily produced without additional set up.
Jigs are used on drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and tapping. There are many
Advantages for using jigs in production. Jigs eliminate individual making, positioning
and frequent checking. This reduces operation time and increase productivity. There
is no need for selective assembly.
1.2 OBJECTIVES
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This jig has built in accuracy, the precision positional relationship b/w jig

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bushes in different planes are passed on work piece.

Jig is a source which holds the job strongly and also guides the tool.
It eliminates the need for marking on the job.
These are light weight these can be used either by fastening them with the

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table or holding them in hands.

Even an unskilled technician can use them with these features, we sincerely
hope that our project serve as a valuable project. We welcome the correction,
comments based on our project.

2. LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discussed about literature review of jigs designing for the angular
cylindrical part. It begins with introduction to the jigs, type of jigs and components in
the jigs. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of the jigs were discussed
and the important of the jig design were discussed briefly.
2.2 INTRODUCTION TO JIGS
Mass

production

aims

at

high

productivity

to

reduce

unit

cost,

and

interchangeablities to facilitate easy assembly. This production device increases the

rate of manufacturing and inspection devices to speed up inspection procedure.
Jigs are specially provided for mass production. Jigs provide a means of
manufacturing interchangeable parts since they establish a relation, with
predetermined tolerances, between work and cutting tool. So, they eliminate the
necessity of a special set up for each individual part thereby reducing the cost. So,
jigs are generally used
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To reduce the cost of the production.

To assure high accuracy of parts.
To increase the production.
To save labour cost.
To value quality control expense.

Some of the basic requirements of a good drill jigs are:

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Quick and accurate location of the work piece.

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Easy loading and unloading of the work piece and prevention of wrong

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loading.
Prevention of bending or movement of the work piece during drilling.
Ample chip clearance which facilitates for swarf removal and cleaning.
Light weight to minimize operator fatigue due to repeated handling.

Figure 2.1: jig

In the shop, drill jigs are the most-widely used form of jig. Drill jigs are used for
drilling, tapping, reaming, chamfering, counter-boring, countersinking, and similar
operations.

2.2.1 Elements in Jigs

Figure 2.2: Elements in Jigs

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Jig body
Jig feet
Jig bushing
Jig plate or bush plate
Locators
Clamps
Fool proof element
Jig body
The jig body supports the work piece and has locating and clamping elements in

it. It is provided with four jig feets and rests on the machine table.
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Jig feet
a jig feet which is not bolted to machine table is provided with four jig feet,

instead of the entire bottom surface lying flat on the machine table. Jig feet are either
cast with the jig body or detachable or welded to the base. They are usually
hardened and ground to have flat bottom.
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Jig bushing
For guiding drills, reamers and boring bars, hardened steel jig bushes are

employed which are fixed in the jig plates. The bushes can be replaced when wornout with less cost than replacing the entire jig plate.
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Jig plate or bush plate

Usually the jig plate carries the jig bush for guiding the tools. The jig plate may

be rigidly constructed as a single unit of jig or it may be of leaf or latch type. In this
type, the jig plate must be clamped with the jig frame.
v. Locators
Locators help a work piece to ret in proper position in a jig. Depending on the
type of work piece, various types of locators are used for the locating the
components, in the jig with reference to the tools, the locators are usually detachable
type, fixed to the jig frame. So whenever wear occurs, the locators can be easily
replaced with new ones.
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Clamps
Clamps are used for holding the work piece rigidly against all disturbing forces.
They also keep the work piece firmly in contact with locating pins of surfaces.
Sufficient thickness of section should be provided to withstand clamping forces.
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Fool proof element
This element prevents the work from being loaded wrongly into the jig. The
elements may be simple fouling pegs, cross pieces or pins.

2.3 IMPORTANT OF JIGS

Jigs are very important in manufacturing industry. These tools needed to make
sure that manufacturing process in production line going smooth and easier to
operator doing their job. Jig helps operator to holding part which will be processing or
in operation. In production rate, using jigs increased the productivity because it will
minimize the production time.
2.3.1 Advantages
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Productivity
Jigs eliminate individual marking, positioning and frequent checking. This
reduces operation time and increases productivity.
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Interchange ability
Jigs facilitate uniform quality in manufacture. There is no need for selective
assembly. Any part of the machine would fit properly in assembly, and all
similar components are interchangeable.

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Skill reduction
Jigs simplify locating and clamping of the work-pieces. Tool guiding elements
ensure correct positioning of the tools with respect to the work pieces. There
is no need for skilful setting of the work-piece or tool. Any average person can
be trained to use jigs. The replacement of a skilled workman with unskilled
labour can effect substantial saving in labour cost.

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Cost reduction
Higher production, reduction in scrap, easy assembly and savings in labour
costs result in substantial reduction in the cost of work-pieces produced with
jigs.

2.3.2 Disadvantages
In industry, using jigs is very important in operation. Nowadays, tool is more
important than workman skill. This will make the industrial lacking skilful man in
workplace. When the tool is breakdown, the production rate will be decrease. Cost
for maintenance will be higher.

2.4 TYPES OF JIGS

Jigs mainly divided in to two types
1. Boring jigs
2. Drill jigs
1. Boring jig

Figure 2.3: Boring Jig

In machining, boring is the process of enlarging a hole that has already
been drilled, by means of a single-point cutting tool or of a boring head containing
several such tools, for example as in boring a gun barrel or an engine cylinder.
Boring is used to achieve greater accuracy of the diameter of a hole, and can be
used to cut a tapered hole.

2. Drill Jig

Figure 2.4: Drill Jig

Drill jigs are used to drill, ream, tap, chamfer, counter bore, counter sink, reverse
spot face, or reverse counter sink. The basic jig is almost the same for either
machining operation. The only difference is in the size of the bushings used.

2.4.1 Types of Drill Jigs

Drill jigs may be divided into two general types
1. Open jig
2. Closed jig
Open jigs are for simple operations where work is done on only one side of the
part. Closed, or box, jigs are used for parts that must be machined on more than one
side. Drill jigs are designed and constructed based on structure work piece. Some
types jigs listed below
1. Template Jig

2. Plate Jig
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3. Sandwich Jig
4. Latch or Leaf Jig
5. Channel Jig
6. Box Jig
7. Post jigs
8. Angle plate Jig
9. Angular post Jig
10. Turnover jig or Table type Jig
11. Pot Jig

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12. Solid Jig

13. Trunnion Jig
14. Indexing Jig
15. Universal Jig or Pump Jig
16. Multi Station Jig
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Template Jig
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Figure 2.5: Template Jig

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This is a simple plate of metal or wood which carries correct locations

of holes to be made in the work piece. Size of template jig should be same as that
of the work piece. It is overlapped with the work piece and drilling is done quickly.
Use of this jig avoids the marking operation completely.
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Plate Jig

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Figure 2.6: Plate Jig
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Plate jigs are similar to templates jigs. The only difference is that plate
jigs have built-in clamps to hold the work. These jigs can also be made with or
without bushings, depending on the number of parts to be made.
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3. Sandwich Jig
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Figure 2.7: Sandwich Jig

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The sandwich jig is almost similar to plate jig. The only difference is the

backup plate found on the sandwich jig. This back up plate allows the jig to hold very
thin parts that could bend or distort under tool pressure. The sandwich jig can also
be used as a combination jig in which one side of the tool is used to locate the part
for drilling. The opposite side is used for reaming or tapping the part.
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4. Latch or Leaf Jig

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Figure 2.8: Latch or Leaf Jig

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Leaf jig is also called as latch jig. This type of jig is distinguished by its

hinged cover, a leaf which can swing open to load or unload the work piece. After the
work piece has been located inside the jig, the leaf is firmly closed and locked inside
the jig. The leaf is held on to the jig body with the help of an eyebolt where the eye is
hinged to the body with a pin and a nut on the threaded portion of the bolt tightens
the leaf. The drill bushes are fitted in the leaf.
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Leaf jigs can be loaded and unloaded quickly and are suitable for
complicate work pieces with irregular contours. The disadvantage of leaf jigs is that
chips may accumulate inside and cause trouble unless provisions are made for
disposing them. Also, if the drill bushings are fitted in the leaf, play in the hinges may
affect drilling accuracy.
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5. Channel Jig

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Channel jigs are the simplest form of box jig. The work is held between

two sides and machined from the third side. In some cases, where jig feet are used,
the work can be machined on three sides.
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6. Box Jig
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Figure 2.11: Box Jig

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Box jigs, or tumble jigs, usually totally surround the part. This style of

jig allows the part to be completely machined on every surface without the need to
reposition the work in the jig. Channel jigs are the simplest form of box jig. The work

is held between two sides and machined from the third side. In some cases, where
jig feet are used, the work can be machined on three sides.
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7. Post Jig
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Figure 2.12: Post Jig Vertical

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Figure 2.13: Post Jig Horizontal

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The post jig is used to locate the drill plate. The swing washer enables

the drill plate to be removed without removing the hand nut. The post jig is also used
for drilling and reaming, a C washer is used to obviate the need to remove the hand
nut.
8. Angle Plate Jig

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Figure 2.14: Angle Plate Jig

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Angle-plate jigs are used to hold parts that are machined at right

angles to their mounting locators. Pulleys, collars, and gears are some of the parts
that use this type of jig.
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9. Angular Post Jig

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Figure 2.15: Angular Post Jig

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Angle-plate jig, which is used for machining angles other than 90

degrees. Figure shows an angular post jig of welded construction. The drill bush is
extended and shaped to prevent drill run, and yet allow removal of work piece. The
clamping nut is of the quick-action type because the smallness of the work piece
bore demands that the nut be removed when the work piece is removed.
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10. Turnover Jig or Table Type Jig

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Figure 2.16: Turnover Jig or Table Type Jig

Plate jigs are sometimes made with legs to raise the jig off the table for

large work. This style is called a table jig.

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11. Pot Jig
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Figure 2.17: Pot Jig

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Pot jig body is in the form of a pot in which the work piece is supported

and clamped. Circular work pieces which have both an external diameter and an
internal diameter suitable for location purposes are drilled in pot type jigs. The jig
essentially consists of two parts. The body which is in the form of a pot carries the
work piece and also the bush plate.
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Figure illustrate a pot jig in which the work piece is located from its
outside in the bush, and the drill bush is located on a post; the drill plate is located to
line up with swarf clearance grooves.
12. Solid Jig
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Figure 2.18: Solid Jig
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The figure shows a solid jig that is made from a block of steel. The
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work piece is clamped by a button clamp, and burr groves are provided so that the
work piece can be easily recovered. Two grooves are required because one burr will
be produced at the point of drill entry, and a second burr is produced at the point of
drill break through.
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13. Trunnion Jig

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Figure 2.19: Trunnion Jig

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A trunnion jig is similar to a box jig. When a large sized work piece is to

be drilled in several faces, it is mounted in a trunnion jig so that the faces requiring
drilling operations can be turned easily and positioned. Every time, the jig is rotated
and it is locked so that the face in which the hole is to be drilled is absolutely
horizontal. The pin and the locating hole for locking the jig should be wear resistant.
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14. Indexing Jig

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Figure 2.20

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Indexing jigs are used to accurately space holes or other machined

areas around a part. To do this, the jig uses either the part itself or a reference plate
and a plunger. Larger indexing jigs are called rotary jigs.
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15. Universal Jig or Pump Jig

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Figure 2.21: Universal Jig or Pump Jig
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Pump jigs are commercially made jigs that must be adapted by the

user. The lever-activated plate makes this tool very fast to load and unload. Since
the tool is already made and only needs to be modified, a great deal of time is saved
by using this jig.
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16. Multi Station Jig

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Figure 2.22: Multi Station Jig

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Multi station jigs feature is how it locates the work. While one part is

drilled, another can be reamed and a third counter bored. The final station is used for
unloading the finished parts and loading fresh parts. This jig is commonly used on
multiple-spindle machines. It could also work on single-spindle models. There are
several other jigs that are combinations of the types described. These complex jigs
are often so specialized that they cannot be classified. Regardless of the jig
selected, it must suit the part, perform the operation accurately, and be simple and
safe to operate.
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Jigs are made of variety of materials, some of which can be

hardened to resist wear.

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High speed Steel

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Cutting tools like drills, reamers and milling cutters.
Die steels
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Used for press tools, contain 1% carbon, 0.5 to 1% tungsten and
less quantity of silicon and manganese.
Carbon steels
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Used for standard cutting tools.
Collet steels
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Spring steels containing 1% carbon, 0.5% manganese and less
of silicon.
Non shrinking tool steels:
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High carbon or high chromium Very little distortion during heat

treatment. Used widely for fine, intricate press tools.

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Used for gears.
High tensile steels
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Used for fasteners like high tensile screws
Mild steel
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Cast Iron
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Used in most part of Jigs and Fixtures

Cheapest material
Contains less than 0.3% carbon
Used for odd shapes to some machining and laborious

fabrication
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CI usage requires a pattern for casting
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Contains more than 2% carbon

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Nylon and Fiber

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Used for soft lining for clamps to damage to work piece due to
clamping pressure
Phosphor bronze
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Can withstand vibrations and suitable for base

Used for nuts as have high tensile strength

Used for nuts of the lead screw

259. 3. DESIGN AND FABRICATION

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3.1 Components of Angular Post Jig
Plunger pin
Drill bush
Index plate
Quick-action nut
Angular plate
Jig base plate
Jig top plate

Jig vertical plate

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3.2 Construction

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The angular post jig construction is vertical plate is welded in the base

plate. Top plate is welded in the vertical plate. The one end of the angular plate is
welded in the base plate then other end is welded in the top plate. Angular plate
used for supported the work piece. Index plate is fitted upper surface of the angular
plate with the help of plunger pin. Quick-action nut is used for locking and also
supporting the work piece. Drill bushes are fitted in top plate according to the work
piece.

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Figure 3.1: Angular Post Jig

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FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

ISOMETRIC VIEW

305. Figure 3.2: Pictorial View of Angular Post Jig

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Angle-plate jig, which is used for machining angles other than 90
degrees. The angular post jig of welded construction. The drill bush is extended and
shaped to prevent drill run, and yet allow removal of work piece. The clamping nut is
of the quick-action type because the smallness of the work piece bore demands that
the nut be removed when the work piece is removed.
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3.5 Advantages
Produce high accuracy of parts
Save labour cost
Quick and accurate location of work piece
Easy loading and unloading
Mass production
Reduce the cost of production
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318. 3.6 Applications
Mass production industries
Angular component manufacturing
319. 3.7 Bill of Material
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Name
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ial
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tity
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plate
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al plate
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plate
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ar plate
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plate
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353. 3.8 Essential Features of Jigs
i. Reduction of idle time
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Should enable easy clamping and unloading such that idle time is
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minimum.
Cleanliness of machining process
355. Design must be such that not much time is wasted in cleaning of
scarfs, burrs, chips etc.
Replaceable part or standardization

356. The locating and supporting surfaces as far as possible should be

replaceable, should be standardized so that their interchangeable manufacture
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is possible.
Provision for coolant
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chips are washed away.

Hardened surfaces
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far as conditions permit so that they are not quickly worn out and accuracy is

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retained for a long time.

Inserts and pads
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in contact with finished surfaces of the work piece so that they are not spoilt.
Fool-proofing
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position that they will always spoil the placement of the component or hinder

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the fitting of the cutting tool until the latter are in correct pos.
Economic soundness
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Equipment should be economically sound; cost of design and

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manufacture should be in proportion to the quantity and price of producer.

Easy manipulation
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It should be as light in weight as possible and easy to handle so
that workman is not subjected to fatigue, should be provided with adequate lift

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aids.
Initial location
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Should be ensured that work piece is not located on more than 3
points in anyone plane test to avoid rocking, spring loading should be done.
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Position of clamps
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Clamping should occur directly above the points supporting the
work piece to avoid distortion and springing.
Clearance
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Sufficient amount of clearance should be provided around the
work so that operators hands can easily enter the body for placing the work

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piece and any variations of work can be accommodated.

Ejecting devices
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Proper ejecting devices should be incorporated in the body to
push the work piece out after operation.
Rigidity and stability

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It should remain perfectly rigid and stable during operation.

Provision should be made for proper positioning and rigidly holding the jigs and
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fixtures.
Safety
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The design should assure perfect safety of the operator.

389. CONCLUSION
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The project work has provided us an excellent opportunity and

experience to use our limited knowledge. We gained a lot of practical

knowledge regarding planning, purchasing, assembling and machining while
doing this project work. We feel that the project work is good solution to bridge
the gates between institution and industries.
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We are proud that we have completed the work in limited time
successfully. The Design and Fabrication of Angular Post Jig is working
with satisfactory conditions. We are able to understand the difficulties in
maintaining tolerance. We have to done to our ability and skill making
maximum use of available facilities.
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In conclusion remarks of our project work, let us add a few more lines
about our impression project work. We feel very proud in submitting this report
to our institution.
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412. REFERENCE
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Jigs and fixtures, press tools C. Elanchezhilan and B. Vijaya Ramnath

www.jigsand fixtures.com
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