How To Design And Develop Jigs And Fixtures Manufacturing

 

There are identifiable differences between jig and Fixture. Moreover, it is customary to see them together. However, their interchangeability is impossible despite their shared purposes. At Creatingway, we examine how manufacturing capability is enhanced. So, with the aid of jigs and fixtures, the following are accomplished:

• Enhances manufacturing quality
• Cuts production costs
• Enables automation of work

We use innovative manufacturing concepts such as:

• Lean production system
• Cellular manufacturing
• Single minute exchange of dies
• Talk time analysis

We introduce such concepts in the production system. Innovative approaches require specific conditions. Such requirements are like; work holding devices and low-cost instruments.

What is a Jig For Your CNC Machine?

A jig is an item used to hold and place a workpiece accordingly. We use such a tool in the production process in guiding cutting tools. Holding the workpiece in position increases reproducibility, precision, and productivity. A common type of jig is the drill jig. Such a drill makes precise holes in the desired location.

Types of Jigs

• Template Jig

The template jig is the simplest form of a jig. Two holes found in a plate serves as a template. The part to be machined is attached with a newly formed template.

• Plate Jig

A plate jig is also known as an angle plate jig. Such a kind of jig improves the template jig. Whereby additional drill holes are added onto the template’s surface. While dealing with massive components, specific hole spacing is easily maintained.

• Channel Jig

The cross-section of a channel jig resembles that of a channel. We rotate the knurled knob to clamp components inside the track.

• Diameter Jig

We drill radial holes on a spherical or cylindrical workpiece. Likewise, we make such holes via a diameter jig.

• Leaf Jig

A Leaf jig loads and unloads a body.

• Ring Jig

Circular flanged items require a specific type of holes. Such holes are drilled and guided by a ring jig.

• Box Jig

This kind of jig is a box-like structure. Whereby it holds an item tightly for drilling to occur. Also, the article may be positioned at any angle simultaneously.

What is a Fixture For CNC Projects?

The use of fixtures in manufacturing tools enables automation in the production process. However, in automated industrial processes, fixtures aren’t essential. The purposes of fixtures are to guide and hold automobiles in assembly and welding processes.

Types of Fixtures

• Turning Fixture

The turning fixture is also known as lathes. Whereby it holds chucks and collectors at the center of mandrels. Such a trait makes it easy to position regular workpieces. Yet, positioning oddly shaped workpieces is a challenge. That’s why we use a turning fixture in holding oddly shaped components.

• Milling Fixtures

Milling fixtures aid in positioning a workpiece into place. The fixation takes place on a faceplate or a spindle’s nose. We can shift the table about the cutter’s angle. Such a capability enables us to achieve desirable results. Before any process, it is essential to place workpieces at the Fixture’s base.

• Broaching Fixture

Keyway and hole broaching are types of broaching fixtures. Their work is to hold, locate and place workpieces during operations.

• Grinding Fixture

Fixtures aid grinding machines in holding, locating, and supporting workpieces as they grind. We use chucks and mandrels in conjunction with the fixtures.

• Boring fixtures

Boring fixtures don’t indulge in heavy cutting loads such as milling fixtures. Therefore, its construction isn’t necessarily robust but straightforward.

• Indexing Fixture

To obtain uniformly spaced shapes, machine a workpiece on various surfaces. Using different textures enables us to have infinite ways of leveling layers. A suitable indexing mechanism has in-built jigs or fixtures in it. Such a modification allows for devices to use as index data.

• Tapping Fixture

Tapping fixtures helps in cutting internal threads found in drill holes. We designed them to stabilize and hold identical workpieces. Imbalanced and unevenly shaped parts will delay the performance of certain fixtures. Such delays are like when mass production of tapping is necessary.

• Duplex Fixture

A duplex fixture allows two-way things to happen simultaneously. That is, it holds two identical workpieces as they are machined. Furthermore, this occurs at the same at two different stations.

What’s The Difference Between Jigs and Fixtures?

Mass production uses two major equipment: jigs and fixtures. Jigs guide cutting tools to a specified spot on the workpiece. Fixtures, support, and locate a component. Unlike fixtures, a jig holds the device in place on a workpiece.

Jigs are more compact than fixtures and require lesser weight. Such traits stabilize jigs if we subject them to high vibrational pressures.

In conclusion, Creatingway uses jigs and fixtures in the manufacturing field. The use of these instruments has helped us in placing workpieces accurately. Such kind of precision enables our team to obtain desirable results. Our years of expertise have helped us give appropriate advice while dealing with fixtures. With such knowledge, involve Creatingway in manufacturing prototypes that require fixtures and jigs.

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