Overview

The course is structured with an introduction to Fixture Design basics to the final design. Design of fixture is key to effective utilization of machine tools. Basics of fixture design if not implemented correctly results in poor productivity & quality problems. Set-up time and cycle time reduction, increased accuracy on components, deskilling the job setting operation are the obvious advantages of a good fixture. Competence in right fixture differentiates excellent organizations.

FOCUS AREAS

• Introduction to Jigs and fixture
• Basic elements of the fixture
• Study of component drawing for accuracy, cycle time, location, clamping and manufacturing process
• Design exercise for simple fixtures - Mechanical and Hydraulics
• Project on fixture design for auto component
• Introduction and conceptualisation to BIW, Assembly, Welding, and Inspection fixtures

Key Take Aways

• Comprehensive design knowledge fixture design
• Knowledge in systematic approach to fixture design
• Conceptualisation towards BIW, Assembly, Welding, and Inspection fixtures

Participant Profile

• This programme will benefit practicing Engineers and managers from the industry of all segment. Diploma and graduate engineers with  > 2-year experience.

Faculty

Mr. S K Gupta, Former Asst. General Manager, Tata Motors Machine tools division, Pune. 

Mr. Avinash Khare, Consultant & Head of Technology Centre on Metal-forming IMTMA Pune. He is a former Asst. General Manager at Tata Motors and has experience in various functions involving Technology Development and Maintenance.  

Mr. Deepak Kumar Ravilla, Senior Manager Design -Design, Fixture Business, Kennametal India Limited.