Locating Pin Alignment: How to Prevent Part Binding in Jigs and Fixtures (Video)
Quick answer: Parts bind on locating pins when two pins constrain the same direction, so any variation in…
Workholding Technology Pt. 4: Locating of Workpieces with External Forces Applied
Introduction Another important consideration to take into account when trying to locate work pieces is the role external…
Workholding Technology Pt. 3: Locating with the Intention of Avoiding Burrs
Introduction One of the problems faced when locating on jigs and fixtures is the presence of burrs and…
Workholding Technology Pt. 2: Locating Basics
Introduction One of the most common ways of workholding is by location with reference to an external surface.…
Work Holding Technology Pt. 1: Introduction to Work Holding
Introduction Continual advancements in the fields of mechanization and automation have led to large strides forward for the…
E2E Video: Locating Pins Pt. 2 – Types of Locating
In our second Locating Pins episode in the Engineer to Engineer Series, locating pins are used in workholding fixtures and jigs to…
