DRAF 2400 - Tool Design Processes

9.0 Credits

This course is a comprehensive study of the principles of the design for jigs and fixtures, dies and gages. It examines the study of tool steel and other materials. Students explore use of standard components, vendor catalogs, handbooks, and the CAD system.

Prerequisites: (1) DRAF 1100

Lecture Hours: 9.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of jig design.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of wedges used for clamping devices.
Identify the components of a standard jig.
Identify the components of a standard fixture.
Differentiate between jigs and fixtures.
Explain the differences between fixed-size gages and indicating gages.
Describe the principles of go-not-go gaging.
Demonstrate an understanding of locating fasteners used to hold and/or guide material.
Identify basic principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
List basic guidelines of datum dimensioning.

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