As published by The Chartered Engineer in “Jigs and Fixtures Design Guide: Complete Engineering Principles 2026,” effective workholding design combines traditional engineering practices with lean manufacturing and Single-Minute Exchange of Dies principles. Jigs guide tools during production, while fixtures hold workpieces securely in a precise position.
Successful designs require careful consideration of accuracy, repeatability, operator safety, loading and unloading, cycle time, manufacturing losses, and potential return on investment. Developing and comparing several concepts can help manufacturers select a workholding solution that fits the application and production environment.
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