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DESN 216 - Jig and Fixture Design


PREREQUISITES: DESN 104 - Mechanical Graphics  
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2011

The processes of drafting and design as applied to tooling. Emphasizes tooling, locators, supports, holding devices, clearances and design as it pertains to jig and fixtures.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Identify types and functions of jigs and fixtures.
  2. Apply design economy analysis.
  3. Design jig and fixtures using standard parts.
  4. Identify different types of standardized workholding styles.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Tool design
  • Template jigs
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Workholding
  • Classification
  • Vise-held and plate fixtures
  • Referencing
  • Plate jigs
  • Locating
  • Angle-plate jigs and fixtures
  • Workholders
  • Channel and box jigs
  • Clamping
  • Vise-jaw jigs and fixtures
  • Tool bodies
  • Fastening devices
  • Economic Analysis
  • Comparative Analysis
  • Predesign Analysis
  • Human Elements
  • Drawing set

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)