Apply Mechanical Fixture Design (Classroom + Practical + Synchronous e-Learning)

About This Course

A competent individual must be able to successfully perform the following:
1) Fundamentals of Jig and Fixture Design
- Identify datum or reference surfaces to be used as location features for jigs and fixtures design
- Distinguish between a jig and fixture as a work holding device
- Give example(s) the different types and application of jigs and fixtures.
2) Design of Locators: Supporting and Locating Principles
- Draw the 6 or 12 degree of movements of a free body
- Generate 3-2-1 or 4-2-1 principle of locations to constraint a free body movements
- Sketch the application of locating pins and buttons through examples
3) Design of Clamps: Clamping and Work holding Principles
- Write the basic rules for successful work holding
- Select the appropriate type of clamping method for work holding
4) Jig Design
- Write the important considerations for jig design
- Recognise the various types of jig bushes available to design a jig
5) Fixture Design
- Write the important considerations for fixture design
- Write the typical design process for the design of a fixture
6) Modular Construction of Jigs and Fixtures
- Write the advantage and disadvantages of modular fixture
- Write the appropriate elements of modular fixtures
7) Specialized Work Holding
- Write the requirements for locking elements
- Recognise the position of clamps
8) Mechanical Fixtures Design Group Projects
- Design a mechanical fixture design
- Produce mechanical fixture design assembly drawings