I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Jigs and Fixtures

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 2118

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

Complex machining processes require creativity to safely resolve industry challenges. In this course students will be faced with intricate industry situations to safely manufacture parts. The introduction of multiple jigs and fixtures and their potential applications will be discussed and practiced. The safe application of these tools will be emphasized.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• American Council on Education
• Military Experience
• Demonstration

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC/Tool Making Technology Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Implement complex machining processes to produce desired part.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Apply safety principles to machine process.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Apply complex holding applications;
• Identify various jigs and fixtures and their applications;
• Implement complex machining processes; and
• Identify safety concerns and objectives.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Complex Holding Applications
• How to hold the part
• Clamping and clearances
• Material stresses
2. Various Jigs and Fixtures and Their Applications
• Soft jaws
• Holding methods
• Design
• Effects
• Repeatability
• Finish requirements
3. Select and Apply Various Holding Methods
• Set up a part
• Offsets
• Rigidity and feasibility
4. Safety Concerns/Objectives
• Rigidity
• Feasibility
• Productivity
5. Complex Machining Processes
• Multiple processes
• Multiple setups
• Multiple offsets