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Apiwat Muttamara
Introduction
Modern Manufacturing
FMS, CIM
Inspection
Mechanical-inspection fixtures
Optical-inspection fixtures
Electronic-inspection fixtures
Go - No go gage
Tool Design
Purpose and function of work holders
Consistently position workpiece relative to
the tool
Hold workpiece in position against tool
forces
Restrict deflection of the workpiece due to
tool and holding forces
A locator is usually a fixed part of a fixture, the
purpose of which is to restrict movement of the
workpiece.
A clamp is a moveable part of a fixture, the
purpose of which is to provide a holding force.
A support is a fixed or moveable part of a fixture,
the purpose of which is to prevent workpiece
deflection under the action of imposed cutting for
ces or clamping forces.
Clamp Support
Locator
Degrees of Freedom
Translational Rotational.
Two objectives when mounting a
part in a fixture for machining:
FULL Partial
Adjustable locators
Application: Workpiece surface is irregular; large
variations is the workpiece (Sand Castings)
Advantage: Cost is reduced as the location is
not critical
Relieved locators
To minimize contact between workpiece
and locators to avoid locator sticking an
d jamming in the part.
.
Diamond Pin location
Floating Pin locator
Floating Pin locator
ECCENTRIC LEVELING LUGS
Conical locators
14. Spring pins
Not the locating
device but ensure
that workpiece is in
contact of all locator
Used for small and
compact parts
15. Spring stop buttons
Work same like spring pin but are
designed for large workpiece.
Using Spring-Loaded Locators
Todays Agenda
Type of Locator
Trick of Design
Clamping Principle
Jig Design
Avoiding Redundant Location
Preventing Improper Loading
Determining
Locator Size and
Tolerances
CLAMPING GUIDELINES
Clamping principles
1.Design and use consideration
Simple clamps should be used
Quick loading and unloading should be permitted
Production rate should be considered
2.Cutting pressures
Understanding of cutting forces may eliminate need to
restrain 12 DOF
Drilling Torque and upwards force
Milling operation horizontal force should be directed
towards jaw
3.Part damage
Excessive clamping leads to elastic deformation.
4.Clamping and location
Tool forces tend to move the workpiece away from the
locators
B. CAM
A. Screw
D. Toggle Linkage
C. Wedge
E. Lever
F. Combined screw and wedge
Basic types of clamps
1.Strap clamp
Positioning the Clamps
2.Screw clamp
B. Design considerations
1. General, machine and process
General Consideration
Justification of manufacturing cost reduction
Machine Consideration
1. Size, Type, and Capabilities of machine
2. Machine should be capable of handling the part shape, size and accuracy
3. Enough space to mount Workholding device
4. Tool designer must know about table size, T slot size, machine travel axis
Jig Design
Process Consideration
a. Template