Drilling Jigs

Overview and Typical Designs

Template Jig
• This is the simplest type of jig
• A plate made to the shape and size of the work piece; with the
require number of holes made it
• Template plate should be hardened to avoid its frequent
replacement
• This type of jig is suitable if only a few part are to be made
Plate Jig
• Drill bushes are provided in the plate to guide the drill
• The work piece can be clamped to the plate and holes can be drilled.
• The plate jig are employed to drill holes in large parts, maintaining
accurate spacing with each other.
Channel Jig
• Channel-like cross section
• The component is fitted within the channel and is located and
clamped by rotating the knurled knob
• The tool is guided through the drill bush
Diameter Jig

• Diameter jig is used to drill radial holes on a cylindrical or spherical

work piece
Leaf Jig
• Type of open jig
• The top plate is arranged to swing about a fulcrum point
• Must ensure easy loading and unloading of the work piece
• The drill bushes are fitted into the plates , which is also known as
leaf, latch or lid
Ring Jig

• Employed to drill holes on circular flanged parts

• The work is securely clamped on the drill body, and the holes are
drilled by guiding the tool through drill bushes
Box Jig

• Box jig is of box-like construction

• The work is rigidly held so that it can be drilled or machined from
different angles