This is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and concepts involved in designing jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. Beginning with basic design fundamentals, the text introduces, and explains in detail, information necessary to create efficient and cost effective work holders. Many specific examples of various jigs and fixtures, as well as many commercially available fixtures are applied as examples. Review Tests are provided for all the units and some also include design exercises.
Keywords: Jig and Fixture Design
Edward Hoffman is a past president of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and a member of SME'S Tool Engineering Counsel. He is a certified manufacturing engineer with over 25 years of industrial experience. Mr. Hoffman currently resides in Colorado Springs
Colorado.