Types of work holdingdevices

This document provides an overview of workholding methods, specifically focusing on jigs and fixtures. It discusses the history and evolution of workholding, from early templates to modern jigs and fixtures. The key differences between jigs and fixtures are explained, with jigs guiding cutting tools and fixtures referencing them. Different types of permanent, temporary, and modular workholders are described. The document considers various design factors for workholders, such as tooling costs, details, operation, and safety. A variety of applications for jigs and fixtures in machining and other manufacturing operations are also mentioned.Read less