What is Jig

Jig is a device in which a work piece is

held and located for a specific operation in
such a way, that it will guide one or more
cutting tools.

FUNCTION OF A JIG

Work piece holding, supporting, locating &

clamping.
Cutting tool guiding to perform machining
operation.
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DRILL JIG
WING NUT CLAMP
TOP PLATE
LOCATING PLATE
JIG BUSH
BASE PLATE
V - BLOCK

SIDE CLAMP

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COMPONENT

What is a Fixture?
Fixture is a work holding device used to
locate accurately and to hold securely
single or multiple work pieces so that the
required machining operations can be
performed.

A fixture should be securely fastened to

the machine table.
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Function of a Fixture

As a work-holding device, fixture help to

simplify metal working operations
performed on special equipment, as well
as to utilize all standard machine tools.

Handle

Orientation

Cutter
Swing cwasher

Clamping
element

Angle plate
Base plate

Clamping
force
Work piece
Tenon

Difference between Jigs & Fixtures

JIG
It is a work holding
device, which holds
and positions the
work piece and
guides the cutting
tools to the work
piece

FIXTURES
It is work holding
device, which hold and
positions the work piece
and does not guide &
locate the cutting tool

Difference between Jigs & Fixtures

JIGS
It is usually not fixed
to the machine table (
in case of small size
holes ( less than dia.
6 mm.)
It is usually light in
construction
It is only used for
machining operation

FIXTURES
It is usually fixed to the
machine
table
It is usually heavier in
construction
Other than machining
operation, it is also used
for assembly and
welding, inspection
operations etc.,
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WHY THE JIGS & FIXTURES ARE USED

TO REDUCE THE COST OF
PRODUCTION, AS IT ELIMINATES THE
LAYING OUT OF WORK AND SETTING
UP OF CUTTING TOOLS.
TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTION
TO ASSURE HIGH ACCURACY OF THE
PART
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WHY THE JIGS & FIXTURES ARE USED

TO PROVIDE FOR
INTERCHANGEABILITY
TO ENABLE HEAVY AND COMPLEX
SHAPED PARTS TO BE MACHINED
TO REDUCE THE COST OF QUALITY
CONTROL
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WHY THE JIGS & FIXTURES ARE USED

(contd.,)
TO INCREASE THE VERSATILITY OF
MACHINE TOOL
TO EMPLOY UNSKILLED LABOUR
TO SAVE LABOUR COST

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WHY THE JIGS & FIXTURES ARE USED

(contd.,)
TO PARTIALLY AUTOMATE THE
MACHINE TOOL
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AT WORK,
THEREBY TO REDUCE THE RATE OF
ACCIDENTS.

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DISADVANTAGES OF JIGS & FIXTURES

JIG / FIXTURE MAY BECOME OBSOLETE IF
THERE IS ANY CHANGE OF PRODUCT
DESIGN
INITIAL DEVELOPMENT TIME
NOT ECONOMICAL IF BATCH SIZE IS VERY
LESS
LIMITATIONS IN ACHIEVING THE PART
TOLERANCES.
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