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Jigs & Fixtures- Apprentice (2/2-3/4/21)
February 2, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This course is designed to give the student an understanding and working knowledge of how and why jigs and fixtures are designed and built as they are. Two fundamental tool design principles, simplicity and economy, are constantly stressed. The student will learn how to save money in production of a fixture by learning to be cost-effective while ensuring that the tool has the capacity to perform all its intended use/ function.
Upon completion of the course, the student will understand jigs and fixtures, their purpose in manufacturing ,and have a limited ability to assist in design and build.
Basic Types and Function of Jigs and Fixtures
Purpose of Tool Design & consideration of design economics, basic construction principles
Supporting and locating principles
Designing and constructing
Welding and inspection tooling
Tool Materials
Clamping and Work-holding Principles
Tool Drawing
Book Requirements:
Name: Jigs and Fixtures Design 5 e
Author: Edward G. Hoffman
ISBN: 1-4018-1107-8
Cengage Learning
Date: 2/2-3/4/21
Sessions:10 sessions (30 hours)
Times: 6 – 9 pm T & TH
Location: MA Training Center-3405 Board Road, York PA 17406
Cost (member): $429+book
Cost (non-member): $642+book