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 the same component.

Jigs may be designed in such a way that it could be moved around or indexed on the table to bring each bushing under the drill spindle. The insertion and removal of the workpiece should happen quickest. Likewise, a device that is used to locate the work piece accurately and to hold it securely is a fixture. The place of the part where the material is to be removed, one or more work pieces may be placed within one fixture setup based on the machining operation. For very huge workpieces and for all types of machining operation fixtures are used. Unlike jig, a fixture should be securely fastened to the table of the machine upon which the work is done. Mostly used in milling machines. Fixtures are designed in a way to hold work for various operations.

The primary objective is to locate the work quickly and accurately, support it properly, and hold it securely. Aay Kay Technologies are the most preferred manufacturer and service provider offering the best products in the country.

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