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IFS 2013
(i)
Jig
Both jigs and fixtures hold, support, and locate
Fixtures
Both
jigs
and
fixtures
hold,
support, and locate
the work piece.
A fixture has a
reference point for
setting the cutting
tool with reference
to the work piece.
Fig. A
component
with six
locators
IES - 2007
According to the principle of location in
jigs and fixtures, how many degrees of
freedom are to be eliminated to have a
body fixed in space?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
Considering 12 DOF
You must fix all the 12 degrees of freedom except the
Points to ponder
When more than one locator is placed on a
IFS 2012
Q. Discuss the underlying principles
involved in designing a good clamping
system for jigs and fixtures?
[10 Marks]
Clamping
To restrain the workpiece completely a clamping
device is required.
Holds the workpiece securely in a jig or fixture
IAS 2012
(i)With the help of an example, clarify the
function of a clamp in a fixture.
(ii) Sketch a cam type clamp and suggest
its two applications. [ 12 Marks]
Cam Clamps
Provide clamping force because of the contour of the cam
surface that comes into contact with the plate used for the
clamping.
Plate is pushed down by the cam against the spring
pressure to hold the part in place.
Cam clamps are quick in operation.
Cam clamps are of three types, eccentric cam, flat spiral
cam and cylindrical cam.
The design shown in Fig. is flat spiral and is the most
commonly used clamp.
Fig. A cam clamp
used for quick and
easy clamping a
part
Fig. An example of
a fixture held by a
cam clamp
IFS-2011
What are the functions of jig ? Draw a jig to
machine four holes in a plate. What are two
reasons for not having drill bushings actually
touching the workpiece ? What is a duplex
fixture ?
[10-marks]
Duplex Fixture
IES-2015 Conventional
Explain salient design principles of
milling fixtures with a typical milling
fixture diagram.
[10 Marks]
Milling fixtures
Milling fixtures
Whenever possible, the tool should be changed