50-420-726Jig and Fixture Design for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the apprentice to the concepts of jig and fixture design as part of their apprenticeship related instruction. Topics include the basic elements of tool design, jig and fixture application, and the actual design of tooling.  
Total Credits
0.5

Course Competencies
  1. Evaluate basic tool design processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Jig and Fixture Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice outlinines the tool design process
    apprentice explains the objectives of tool design
    apprentice defines "efficient" as it applies to tool design
    apprentice explains process improvement steps
    the outline shows all major steps in the process
    the outline accounts for accuracy, cost, efficiency, speed, safety, and repeatability
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  2. Summarize the elements of tooling
    Assessment Strategies
    Jig and Fixture Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice analyzes the elements that are required for effective tooling
    apprentice identifies tooling components on sight
    apprentice explains appropriate applications for tooling
    analysis includes reference to planes of movement
    analysis accurately references types of bushings, clamps, supports, and indexing
    analysis includes consideration of foolproofing procedures
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  3. Apply jigs to specific applications
    Assessment Strategies
    Jig and Fixture Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects an appropriate jig for a given job selected by the instructor
    apprentice defines a jig and gives examples of their application
    apprentice explains two classes of jigs
    apprentice provides examples of open and closed jigs
    apprentice describes the types of tool bodies
    apprentice jig selection is appropriate for the given job
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  4. Apply fixtures to specific applications
    Assessment Strategies
    Jig and Fixture Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects an appropriate fixture for a given job selected by the instructor
    apprentice interprets provided an engineering drawing(s)
    apprentice defines a fixture
    apprentice explains the types of fixtures
    apprentice provides examples of manufacturing processes that use fixtures
    apprentice interprets the functions and elements of a fixture from an engineering drawing
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  5. Design a jig or a fixture
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice designs a jig or a fixture based on a project selected by the instructor
    apprentice interprets provided drawing
    apprentice interprets provided production information
    apprentice develops a sequence of operations
    the design includes a bill of materials
    the design includes a setup sheet
    the design incorporates elements of effective tool design
    apprentice selects the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    apprentice performs all critical steps in the right order
    apprentice verbalizes an explanation of the process as it is performed