Box jig

This type receives its name from its shape which in general resembles a box.
The loading is as follows:
The cam rod is taken out of the jig and the work
piece is placed in position inside the jig . The cam
rod is then replaced and rotated to its locking
position.
Characteristics of box jig:
1.Alike a box , so it is named box jig.
2.Box jig is used to drill hole on only one surface.
3.Sometimes box jigs are constructed in a channel
shaped trough & clamped by means of a screw.
They are often refer to as channel jigs.
 Tumble jig
1.When a box jigs contain bushings on two or more
sides for the purpose of drilling holes on different
sides of the part , it is referred to as a tumble jigs.
2.Such a jig has sets of jig feet on opposite sides of
the work faces.
3.After one face is drilled, the next side may be
drilled by simply flopping the jig to expose this side
to the drill spindle.
Advantage:
Greater accuracy can be obtained and less part
handling is necessary.
 Template jig

1.Template jig is used for locating hole patterns on

large work pieces.
2.It may contain locating devices or it may be
necessary for the operator to locate by means of
measurement.
3.Some have provisions for clamping.
3.It should be emphasized that although the
relationship of a hole pattern to the part outline is not
accurate , the hole pattern itself is quite accurate.
 Plate jigs
1.This is so named because a plate containing bushings forms the
main structural member.
2.It is of open construction which facilitates part loading and removal
, chip removal and clamping. For this reason it is sometimes referred
to as an open jig.
3.Slip busing may be used with liner bushings to allow operations
other than drilling. The jig may or may not have legs.
4.Thin parts may be stacked for drilling several parts at one time.
5.The loading & unloading is accomplished by turning the jig over
from the position shown in the drawing.
Advantages :
1. So easily chip removal.
2. Easy loading and unloading.
Limitation:
1.Only one surface can be drilled at one loading.
 Indexing jig

1.Used to drill circular whole patterns in which the part is

indexed successively to the different positions under a
single bushing.
2.The location of the holes may be taken from the 1st hole
drilled or from other holes in the part.
3.Sometimes an indexing plate or device is incorporated
in the jig.
Indexing Jig
 Universal or pump jigs
1.Produced commercially as basic units.
2.Adapted to specific jobs by tool designers and tool makers.
3.Outstanding features of jigs are their rigidity , low height, ample
chip clearance and ease of operation.
3.The working parts consist of a handle connected to a cam or rack
which moves either a bushing plate or a nest vertically in order to
clamp a work piece.

Advantages :
1.Low height.
2.Ample chip clearance.
3.Ease of operation.
 Vise jigs
1.Vice jigs are constructed by attaching special inserts to the
jaws of a regular machine vise.
2.Usually used for low volume & short production runs but may
be used for long production runs of simple parts.