31457307Jig and Fixture Development
Course Information
Description
Students will develop the concepts of design and build simple to intermediate jigs and assembly fixtures. Students will use computer software and metal fabrication equipment to build jig and fixtures for projects used in the class.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate proper inspection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
    Assessment Strategies
    Performance evaluation in lab
    Criteria
    You are observed in the fabrication lab correctly using the proper PPE

  2. Perform layout operations for fabricated assemblies
    Assessment Strategies
    Performance evaluation in lab
    Criteria
    You use SolidWorks SheetMetal software to layout the components of the fixture to be cut
    Layout contains all features and conforms to the tolerances specified on the assembly drawing

  3. Perform cutting operations for fabricated assemblies
    Assessment Strategies
    Written test, performance evaluation in lab
    Criteria
    You receive a minimum of 70 on a written evaluation of the operation of the lathe and milling machine
    You safely operate cutting equipment
    You set-up the lathe and milling machine per specification for material type and diameter
    You cut components on the lathe and mill that conform to the specifications on the drawing
    You set-up the CNC Water Jet and CNC Plasma per specification for type and material thickness
    You perform routine maintenance pertaining to the inspection and replacement of cutting consumables
    You load programs, nest sheets for optimal sheet utilization
    You edit cutting conditions for optimal cut quality and productivity

  4. Join materials to detailed drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    Performance evaluation in lab
    Criteria
    You use the most efficient joining methods to join jig and fixture components that meet the tolerances specified on the drawing
    You perform routine maintenance pertaining to the inspection and replacement of welding consumables.
    Your welding conforms to specification D1.3 of the American Welding Society for size, location, absence of defects, and cleanliness

  5. Inspect product
    Assessment Strategies
    Performance evaluation in lab
    Criteria
    You verify components conformance to drawing requirements
    You verify jig and fixtures conformance to drawing requirements
    You adjust jig and fixture components so that the product conforms to drawing requirements