Biw fixture

1. 1. Definitions • Jig: A device that holds the work and locates the path of the tool. • Fixture: A
device fixed to the worktable of a machine and locates the work in an exact position relative
to the cutting tool. Superior Jig Flexible Fixturing Systems
2. 2. Fixtures • More of a permanent tool that is used for assembly purposes. • Typically does
not have as much flexibility as a jig. • Most likely used for high volume production. • Made of
durable materials such as tool steel, iron, aluminum alloys, etc.
3. 3. Other Fixture Examples • Used most commonly for welding and metal assembly work. •
Typically used for products that must be very precise. • Sometimes are exposed to high
temperatures and stresses
4. 4. Type of Fixtures (a) Turning fixtures (b) Milling fixtures (c) Fixture for grinding (d) Fixture
for broaching (e) Fixture for boring/drilling (f) Tapping fixture (g) Fixture for welding (h)
Assembling fixture Standard Parts Co.
5. 5. Fixture components • Fixture base • Fixture components and the workpiece are usually
located on a base, which is securely fastened to the milling machine table. Standard Parts
Co.
6. 6. Fixture components • Clamps • Clamps counteract forces from the feed of the table and
rotation of the cutter. American Drill Bushing Co.
7. 7. Fixture components • Set blocks • Cutter set blocks are mounted on the fixture to properly
position the milling cutter in relation to the workpiece.
8. 8. • Detailed design of locators • Detailed design of clamps • Detailed design of supports •
Positions of locators • Positions of clamps • Positions of supports, if any • Type of locators •
Type of clamps • Type of supports • Clamping forces and sequence The following outputs
are included in the fixture element design:
9. 9. Fixture Design Criteria • Design specifications • Factory standards • Ease of use and
safety • Economy
10. 10. Body In White (BIW) Fixtures Example : Fixture For Welding
11. 11. Various Aspects Of Fixture Design
12. 12. Design Outputs. Design Inputs.  Different Types of Welding Fixture Units.  Design
Process/Methodology . BIW – Weld Fixtures
13. 13. Miscellaneous Information. Weld Study Information.  Tool Information Sheet. 
System Layout.  Car Product.  Functional and Performance Requirements. Design Input
14. 14. Station Pitch. Flow Of Parts.  Cycle Time. 2. System Layout The following Points are
to be considered while studying a System Layout .  Sequence Of Operation.  Parts
Assembly Sequence.  Product Assembly Process Sheet (Product Assembly Process Sheet
is a sheet that gives the following information about the Car Product) Design Input 1.
Functional and Performance Requirements
15. 15. GD3. Car Product The following Points are to be considered for the Car Product . &
Tool Content Sheet . Tool Summary.  CAD Files of the car part. Design Input 4. Tool
Information Sheet The Tool Information Sheet consists of the following.  Part List. T
Sheet.
16. 16. Title Sheet Informations to be filled. Informations derived from previous Designs and
Development .  Customer preferences. Standard parts to be used.  Welding Guns.
Design Input 6. Miscellaneous Information  Welding Spots. 5. Weld Study Information The
Weld Study Information consists of the following.
17. 17. Study the GD Determine the No. of Tools required.  Reviewing Customer Input Data.
 Study the System Layout thoroughly. STAGE 1 & Cut final sections and offset metal
thickness . Check for interference with adjacent units or Tools.  Determine the Base
Height from the Car part surface.  Create Keysheet ( Final Tool / Station with all the Units ).
  Retrieve Car Part.  Rough concept of tool. Design Methodology STAGE 2  Study the
PLP position. T Sheet.
18. 18. Plot job for Check. Back Check.  Updating the errors.  Complete check.  Review
information ,Customer input data and Key sheet.  Fully Dimension all the Details . Design
Methodology STAGE 4  Create all necessary Views .  Create LAYOUT .  Create BOM .
 Fill out Title Block Information .  Detail the unit according to the customer specification. 
Retrieve Customer approved Standard sheets. STAGE 3
19. 19. Design Output 3D Model & Unit Level Detailing i.e. Layout Tool Level detailing i.e. Key
Sheet Layout  Unitized Tools require 2 types of drawing sheets. 1. Key sheets. 2. Layout
Sheets. 3. Part Detailing's.  Non Unitized Tools. 2D Drawings & Part Level
DetailingBOM
20. 20. Type of Welding Fixtures Units 1) CLAMP UNIT. 2) PIN UNIT. 3) REST UNIT. 4)
COMBINATION OF CLAMP & REST UNIT. 5) DUMP UNIT.
21. 21. Typical Clamp Unit CYLINDICATOR SUB-PLATE RISER FLOW CONTROL CYLINDER
L-BLOCK NC-BLOCK CLAMP ARM BLADE
22. 22. A COMBINED LOCATING, CLAMPING AND RESTING UNIT RISER BRACKET PIN
PROXIMITY SWITCH
23. 23. A Typical Welding fixture-after assembly
24. 24. A Typical Welding fixture-in shop floor Locating Pin Unit Clamping Unit Weld Gun Robot
Welding Electrodes Car Part
25. 25. Thanks
26. 26. Design Example :
27. 27. Key Sheet Layout:
28. 28. Key Sheet Layout:
29. 29. Key Sheet Layout:
30. 30. Unit Level Layout:
31. 31. Unit Level Layout:
32. 32. Unit Level Layout:
33. 33. Make Part Detailing:
34. 34. Make Part Detailing:
35. 35. Unit BOM (Commercial):
36. 36. Unit BOM (Make Parts):
37. 37. Thanks