Maricopa Community Colleges  CAD264   19966-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/96

CAD264  1996 Fall – 2012 Fall

L+L

1 Credit(s)

2 Period(s)

Introduction to Fixture Design

The fixture design process and specific techniques of fixture drawing. The proper locating and holding of single or multiple parts for multiple machining operations.

Prerequisites: CAD260 or permission of Instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

CAD264  1996 Fall – 2012 Fall

Introduction to Fixture Design

 

1.

Identify when a fixture should be used. (I)

2.

Identify each of the basic types of fixtures and explain its use. (I)

3.

Generate a fixture design hardware library. (I-III)

4.

Draw an assembly fixture that will be used to bond multiple pieces. (I-III)

5.

Build a prototype drawing for fixture drawings. (II)

6.

Explain the ways that chip generation can damage parts and recommend designs to minimize those problems. (II)

7.

Explain the impact volume has on fixture design. (III)

8.

Identify the configuration and number of points needed to locate a rectangular part in a fixture. (IV)

9.

Describe the basic principles of clamping that are used to counter cutting tool forces in fixtures. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

CAD264  1996 Fall – 2012 Fall

Introduction to Fixture Design

 

I. Fixtures

A. Purpose

B. Types of operations

C. Types of fixtures

1. Vise

2. Milling

3. Boring

4. Lathe

5. Assembly

II. Fixture design considerations

A. Rigidity

B. Locating and clamping

C. Chip control

D. Fixture feet

E. Economics for use

III. Locating and clamping

A. Basic principles of surface location

B. Basic principles of clamping

 

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