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    The document discusses different types of locating devices that are used to properly position and maintain the location of a workpiece in a fixture. It describes fixed and adjustable locators, and locators that only position the part versus supports that can also bear the weight of the part. Various specific locating devices are then outlined, including round pins, conical locators, diamond pins, floating pins, locating plugs, vee locators, nesting locators, and others.

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    LOCATING DEVICES

    Chapter 4
    Jig and Fixture Handbook
    LOCATING DEVICES
    Locating is one of most important function
    of any workholder.
    • Must properly position workpiece.
    • Must maintain its location.
    • Standard commercial locators save
    design and fabrication costs.
    • Two Basic types Fixed and Adjustable.

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    LOCATORS AND SUPPORTS
    Locators
    • Elements that positions part on the axes but
    not bearing weight of part.
    Supports
    • Are locators that bear the weight of part,
    generally placed under part.

    3
    ROUND LOCATING PINS

    4
    BULLET NOSE AND CONICAL LOCATORS

    5
    DIAMOND LOCATING PINS

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    FLOATING LOCATING PINS

    LOCATING PLUGS

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    ADJUSTABLE LOCATORS

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    CONICAL LOCATORS

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    VEE LOCATORS

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    NESTING LOCATORS

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    SUPPORTS REST BUTTONS AND PLATES

    12
    SPRING LOADED DEVICES PINS

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    SPRING LOADED DEVICES BUTTONS

    14
    BALL PLUNGES

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    ALIGNMENT PINS PLAIN

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    ALIGNMENT PINS LOCKING

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    ALIGNMENT PINS QUICK RELEASE

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