Engineers! Difference between Jig and Fixture?
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Engineers! Difference between Jig and Fixture?
Are there any engineers out there that can explain and or give examples of a JIG and a FIXTURE as it would relate to automotive assembly.
My GF is interviewing with Toyota (assembly plant) and they want her to "brush up on her Jig and Fixtures". She has a vauge idea, but she wants to be sure before she goes ino the interview!
Any help appreciated!
My GF is interviewing with Toyota (assembly plant) and they want her to "brush up on her Jig and Fixtures". She has a vauge idea, but she wants to be sure before she goes ino the interview!
Any help appreciated!
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jig - any device so arranged that it will expedite a hand or a machine operation. Typically used for welding or test fitting pieces, even guiding welding or cutting processes.
fixture - a production work-holding device used for machining duplicate workpieces. Although the term is used interchangeably with jig, a fixture is not designed to guide the cutting tools as the jig does.
fixture - a production work-holding device used for machining duplicate workpieces. Although the term is used interchangeably with jig, a fixture is not designed to guide the cutting tools as the jig does.
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