WHAT IS JIGS? = Jigs is a device used to TYPE OF JIGS?

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control the location and/or motion of parts or
 Plate jigs
other tools.
 Table jigs
HOW JIGS WORK? =A jig is a device which supports  Sandwich jigs
the work piece and holds the work piece intact at the  Angle plate jigs
proper location with the help of locators. It guides the  Box jigs
cutting tool in most of its usages to ensure that the  Trunnion jigs
operation is done at the exact place and it is primarily  Channel jigs
used in drilling and reaming operation  Leaf jigs
 Indexing jigs
 Universal jigs ,
 Pump jigs ,
 Multistation jigs,
 V-block jigs,
 Vise jigs,

JIGS

MATERIAL SELECTION FOR JIGS?

COMMON CONSIDERATION AND
MISCELLANEOUS OF JIGS?  Corrosion resistance
 Able to withstand stress
 Gripping surface should be knurled  Able to retain shape and size
 Design holes or passage for escape of coolant  Cast iron most common material selection
 Avoid design sharp corner  Light material like brass, bronze and steel as jig