Talk:Fixture (tool)

Fixture v. Jig Definitions
I suggest that it be considered to remove references to Jigs as a construction where the tool moves in relation to the construction and instead use the two interchangeably. (of course, we would only want to use one for the purpose of the article.) while I concede that reference on the page may be technically correct i think it has been, generally, lost to time and most individuals use Fixture/Jig/Tool in an interchangeable manner. FROST.COLIN (talk) 22:12, 11 November 2019 (UTC)

Suggested edits not added by myself due to COI
/*locators/ Generally there are three forms of location; Plane, Concentric and radial. Plane locators locate from any surface, concentric locators located from a central axis, while radial locators restrict movement around a concentric locator.

The positioning of the locator is of utmost importance. ideally two surfaces, at right angles to each other will be used. Even when using two surfaces at right angles to each other it is important to space the locators as far apart as possible. Placing locators close to each other allows for greater movement of the workpiece.

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/*New Subheading "Clamping Force Calculations/ Calculating the necessary clamping can be complicated and sometimes an approximate method is sufficient. In CNC Machine Tools Clamping Force can be calculated using Cutting Force.

(Cutting Force (lbs) ÷ Static Friction Coefficient) × Safety Factor = Required Clamping Force (in lbs)

Too much clamping force can we as problematic as too little force. Excess force can damage or distort the workpiece or machine.

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