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Jigs and fixtures, the pivotal tools in mechanical engineering processes by John Edward





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Jigs and fixtures, the pivotal tools in mechanical engineering processes


 
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Jigs and fixtures are the commonly used tools in industries. Good quality material ensures relentless and reliable performance. You should give requirement specification in detail while ordering the same from jig and fixture manufacturers. Four components of jigs and fixtures are:

Body

The main body of the jig is made from either cost iron or bars of mild steel. Casting or welding processes are used depending on the material. Based on body type, jigs can be classified as:

• Plane: It is the simplest type jig. Useful in drilling plane holes. It may or may not have drill bushes. • Channel: The body is made from steel channel section of the standard type. • Box: When you need drilling in multiple planes, box type body offers multiple Bush plates. • Built up: Built up jig uses screws and dowel for welded fabricated types. Pins and blocks are positioned to the great dimensional variations. • Leaf: Leaf type jigs are made from the block of steel with adjustable screws and plungers.

Locating Devices

• Locating Pins: Conical and Cylindrical locating pins are the most common ones. • Jack Pins: Jack pins and spring pins are also used for locating the work piece.

Clamping Devices

Clamping devices are used for applying pressure to a work piece against the locating surface so that it remains in the right position. The movable laws of vice put force on the work piece on the jaws. Clamping screws, hook bolt clamp and bridge clamps are different varieties of clamping force.

• Heel clamp: You can increase the thickness around the hole by using heel clamps. • Latch clamp or swinging clamp: Loading and unloading of the work piece are possible by using latch clamps. • C-clamp: Locking nuts are used for turning and releasing the C-clamp. When the clamp is removed, the work piece can pass freely.

Tool Guide or Jig Bushing

Tool guide or jig bushing is used to locate the cutting tool when the hardness is not sufficient to perform mechanical operations. These guiding tools help in performing the work efficiently and accurately. The diameter of bushing or tool guide depends on the size of the cutting tool. They are made from hard steel so that sufficient hardness can be achieved. The material can sustain high temperatures, and there is no risk of fire cracking. Cast iron and hardened steel are considered suitable materials.

You can order suitable models of material from the renowned jig and fixture manufacturers for your industrial use.

The jigs and fixtures manufacturers in India are a plenty. These tools have huge scope since they are widely used in industries.

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