Test: Jigs & Fixtures - 1 - Mechanical Engineering MCQ

 Consider the following statements pertaining to jigs and fixture:
1. Both jigs and fixtures hold, support and locate the workpiece.
2. In addition to the above, jigs also guides the cutting tool.
3. A fixture has a reference point for setting the cutting tool with reference to the workpiece.
4. Jigs are commonly used for making parts that contain holes.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Typical locating devices for cylindrical job used in jigs and fixtures are

Which of the following can hold the work, located the work and guide the drill at the desired position

The floating position of the holding fixture in a rotary transfer device is used to

A diamond locating pin is used in jigs and fixtures because

Consider the following statements regarding fixtures employed for holding workpiece during machining:
1. The location is based on the 3-2-1 principle.
2. The numbers refer to the pins employeed in the three mutually perpendicular planer to arrest all the degrees of freedom.
3. Fixture also provides tool guidance.

Which of the above statements are correct?

One of the pins in a dual pin locator of a jig or. fixture is shaped as a 'diamond pin locator’ because