Jigs Fixtures – Definations and Importance?
Jigs and fixtures manufacturers in India offer different varieties of these tools. But what exactly are these and why are these needed? Anything that holds or aligns a component or a tool in the manufacturing process of fabrication or assembly is a jig or a fixture. So, basically, it’s a tool used in manufacturing, so as to produce work that is interchangeable within the tolerances set by manufacturing requirements. Now describing individually, a device that supports the workpiece is a jig. It holds the workpiece intact at the proper location using locators. It is basically a guide for the cutting tool ensuring the operation is smoothly done at the right place. It is used in drilling and reaming operations. Fitted with hardened steel bushings, jigs are used for guiding the cutting tool. Jigs may be fastened or not fastened to the working table. The jig may not be fastened to the machine, on which it is used, for the smaller size of the cutting tool. While drilling multiple holes on th