32420388 Tool and Fixture Design Course Information Description Introduces tool design and gauging. Emphasizes jigs, fixture design, clamping, locating devices and tooling and production methods. Presents preset and qualified tooling for NC/CNC as they relate to conventional practice. Total Credits 1 Prior Learning Assessment Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam Course Competencies (Course Outcomes) Classify tooling and models Assessment Strategies Skill demonstration and/or oral Criteria Identify samples of tools and fixture Differentiate between various types of tooling Describe typical uses Demonstrate tool location and holding techniques Assessment Strategies Skill demonstration Criteria Select the correct tool for chosen task and holding techniques Demonstrate effective tool holding techniques Tool holding techniques follow guidelines specified by the instructor Use shop hardware Apply tooling and methods to machine tools Assessment Strategies Skill demonstration Criteria Select the correct machine tool hardware Use machine tool methods as specified by the instructor Relate association between design, production, and inspection Assessment Strategies Oral Criteria Explain how GD&T relates to tool design Explore jig boring, die making, mold making, and cam design Justify tooling using cost analysis Assessment Strategies Written product Criteria Analysis includes cost effective tooling methods Analysis includes accurate calculations Produce CAD drawing of model or tool Assessment Strategies Drawing Criteria Drawing represents an invented product to address a problem Piece part drawing is printed on hard copy Create a paper design of the invention and test mark it Drawing meets standards specified by the instructor Drawing is clearly labeled Drawing costs are determined Drawing is revised using feedback Drawing is produced using Mastercam software