Jig and fixture design (5th ed)

This text helps readers gain a complete understanding of the why's and how's of designing and building a variety of different workholders for manufacturing.

From simple template and plate-type jigs to complex channel and box-type tooling, this revised edition features more than 500 illustrations of tools and applications to spur readers to success.

It includes sections on assembly tools and handling tools and it catalogues reading which should help with the development of new skills.

As in past editions, heavy emphasis is placed on the economics of jigs and fixtures, including methods and formulas for use in estimating workholder costs.

A solid background in industrial processes, as well as machine shop technology, is assumed.