Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/96 |
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CAD264
1996 Fall – 2012 Fall |
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Introduction
to Fixture Design |
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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: |
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CAD264 1996
Fall – 2012 Fall |
Introduction to Fixture Design |
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Identify when a fixture should be used. (I) |
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Identify each of the basic types of fixtures and explain
its use. (I) |
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Generate a fixture design hardware library. (I-III) |
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Draw an assembly fixture that will be used to bond
multiple pieces. (I-III) |
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Build a prototype drawing for fixture drawings. (II) |
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Explain the ways that chip generation can damage parts and
recommend designs to minimize those problems. (II) |
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Explain the impact volume has on fixture design. (III) |
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Identify the configuration and number of points needed to
locate a rectangular part in a fixture. (IV) |
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Describe the basic principles of clamping that are used to
counter cutting tool forces in fixtures. (IV) |
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Competencies
MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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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 |