This lavishly illustrated introduction to fixture design takes the reader from concept to building. It details the mechanics, materials used, commercially available components, design procedures, and economics.
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• Uses basic terms to explain fixture design
• Focuses on actual tooling procedures throughout
• Provides a full understanding of the design and application of fixture tools and checking fixtures, welding fixtures and procedures, three-dimensional space in checking compound warped surfaces, measurement systems, and the simple mathematics required
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Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 : Fixtures Types and Applications Chapter 2 : Welding Fixtures Chapter 3 : Machining and Fabricating Fixtures Chapter 4 : Checking Fixtures Chapter 5 : Reading Body Panel Part Prints Chapter 6 : Drafting Materials and Medium Chapter 7 : Fixture Layout Chapter 8 : Standard Components and Applications Chapter 9 : Manufactured Components and Applications Chapter 10 : Fixture Construction Materials Chapter 11 : Detailing Chapter 12 : Changes Chapter 13 : Fixture Design : Concept Chapter 14 : Manufacturing Processes Chapter 15 : The Engineering Industry Workplace
Appendix A : Tooling Component Suppliers and Manufacturers
Appendix B : English-Metric Conversions
Appendix C : Formulas
Answers to Chapter Questions
Index