DESIGN OF JIGS, FIXTURES and PRESS

TOOLS
UNIT 1: Locating and Clamping Principles
Subject Code: ME8095

VARTHINI RAJAGOPAL
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SRIRANGAM
TIRUCHIRAPALLI
 Clamping System
 Clamps hold the workpiece, which is firmly engaged with locators
during operation.
 The clamping system should be strong enough to withstand forces
developed during operation.
 At the same time, clamping force should not damage the workpiece.
 The timing required for loading and unloading must be as minimum as
possible.
 Clamping must be positive when subjected to vibration, chatter etc.

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 Principles of Clamping System
Position
Strength
Productivity
Operator Fatigue
Workpiece Variation

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 Principles of Clamping System- Workpiece
Variation

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 Types of Clamping System
 Mechanical Actuation Clamps  Toggle Clamp
 Screw Clamps  Cams
 Strap/Plate/ Bridge Clamps
 Clamps with heel pin  Multiple Clamping
 Solid clamps with heel pin and slot  Power Clamps
for quick removal  Fluid Power Clamping
 Edge strap Clamp  Pneumatic Clamping
 Two-point clamp  Hydraulic Clamping
 Three-point clamp  Vacuum Clamping
 Pressure pad  Magnetic Clamping
 Latch/ Hinged clamp  Electrostatic Clamping
 Swinging leaf clamp
 Quick action Clamps

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 Mechanical Actuating Clamp- Screw Clamps

Tommy bar

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 Clamp Pad

Clamp Pad

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 Screw Clamps with heel pin

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 Solid clamps with heel pin and slot for quick removal

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 Edge Strap Clamp

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