Product Overview
This is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and concepts involved in designing jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. Beginning with basic design fundamentals, the text introduces, and explains in detail, information necessary to create efficient and cost effective work holders. Many specific examples of various jigs and fixtures, as well as many commercially available fixtures are applied as examples. ..The basic design principles, standards, and concepts applied in designing and construction jigs and fixtures are introduced and thoroughly explained and illustrated. Heavy emphasis is placed on the economics of jigs and fixtures using methods and formulas in determining work holder costs. From start to finish, a design is explained in detail and illustrated including all design considerations and parameters. Review tests are provided for all the units and some include design exercises..
