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But what exactly are jigs and fixtures, and what is the distinction
between them?
Types of jigs:
Jigs must be specially designed to suit the machining operation and the
geometry of the workpiece.
Some jigs, like leaf jigs and box jigs, completely enclose the
workpiece.
The range of potential shapes for machining jigs is nearly endless. The
above descriptions are but a few examples.
Jigs should exert a clamping force which is adequate for the operation,
but not excessive. If the clamping force is insufficient, the workpiece
may shift while it is being machined. This will result in a finished product
that is out of spec.
On the other hand, too much clamping force can distort a workpiece. To
get an idea of this principle, hold a playing card on its edge in your hand,
suspended between your fingertips and thumb. If you squeeze the card
too hard, it will bow upward or downward. Excessive jig clamping force
can affect a workpiece in the same manner. The result is, once again, a
defective finished product.
Fixtures