Jigs, fixtures & workholding
Locate, support and repeat. Workholding shaped around the part and the operator.
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Jigs, fixtures & workholding
SPECIFICATION
Suited to
Assembly, machining and inspection fixtures
Materials
Aluminium, steels and wear-resistant inserts
Quantities
Single fixtures to duplicated sets
Inspection
Locating datums verified before handover
WHAT TO SEND
Describe the part, operation, access restrictions, loading method and checks required.
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Repeatability starts with location
A fixture needs a clear locating strategy before clamps or accessories are selected. Review the part datums, variation in incoming material and the forces created by machining or assembly. Avoid relying on a flexible surface to locate a critical feature.
Make the daily operation clear
Consider loading access, mistake prevention, cleaning and changeover as part of the design. Where practical, use trials to check how the fixture behaves with representative parts and the intended operator sequence.
Build in a useful acceptance check
Agree how location, clamping and access will be assessed before the fixture is made. Document the approved setup and wear items so a repeat process does not depend on informal knowledge.