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Jig and Fixture Design

Edward Hoffman

Chapter 5

Basic Construction Principles - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Match the tool body type to the characteristic that best describes it: 1 -cast; 2 -welded; 3 -built-up.
a. Easiest to modify
b. High strength and rigidity
c. Could warp during fabrication
d. Requires a pattern
e. Best for vibration dampening
f. Epoxy resin can be used
g. Assembled with screws and dowels
h. Longest lead time
i. Could use wood for construction
j. Often requires secondary machining
k. Shortest time required to make
1. Could loosen during use

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Problem 2

Identify the bushings shown in Figure 5-54.
a. Head-type liner
f. Head-type pressbushing fit bushing
b. Headless press-fit
g. Serrated bushing bushing
h. Extended-range
c. Slip-renewable bushing bushing
i. Knurled bushing
d. Fixed-renewable
j. Template bushing bushing
e. Headless liner bushing

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Problem 3

How long should a bushing be?

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Problem 4

How thick should the bushing wall be?

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Problem 5

How much space should there be between the bushing and the workpiece for extremely accurate drilling?

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Problem 6

What is the standard distance between the work and the bushing for general applications?

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Problem 7

What happens if the bushing is too close to the workpiece?

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Problem 8

What happens if the bushing is too far from the workpiece?

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Problem 9

What clearance must the tool designer consider when placing bushings close to the work surface?

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Problem 10

List two methods of using bushings in holes that are close together.

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Problem 11

What are set blocks used for?

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Problem 12

What controls the use of set blocks?

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Problem 13

What additional tool must be used with set blocks? Why?

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Problem 14

What size feeler gauge should be used for the best results?

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Problem 15

What information should be etched on the feeler gauge?

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Problem 16

What term describes the general family of locating, alignment, and clamping pins?

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Problem 17

What device is used to ensure that alignment pins will fit inslightly misaligned holes?

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Problem 18

The single-acting, double-acting, and adjustable are all styles of which quick-release alignment pin?

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Problem 19

Mechanical lifting devices should always be used for tools that weight how much?

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Problem 20

If there is any doubt about the suitability of eyebolts, what should be used for lifting a tool?

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Problem 21

Answer the following questions with "true" or "false."
A. Hex-head cap screws are the most commonly used screws for jig and fixture work.
B. When possible, special bolts should be used to make the tool operate more efficiently.
C. Shoulder screws are a common variation of the socket-head cap screw used for jig and fixture work.
D. Interchangeable keys usually take more time to install than do standard plain keys.
E. T-bolts, slot nuts, and studs are used to hold jigs and fixtures to machine tables.
F. Jig pins are more accurate than plain dowels in aligning parts of a tool.
G. Pull dowels are intended for use in blind holes.
H. The five most common dowels are plain, tapered, pull, spring, and grooved.
I. Cables keep loose parts attached to the tool to prevent loss or damage.

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