Course detail
Tool Jigs and Fixtures for Machining
FSI-HUP-K Acad. year: 2025/2026 Summer semester
The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of designing and functioning of cutting tools and fixtures in machining, including the selection and utilization of tool materials. Various imaging systems are described for constructing cutting and forming devices and procedures for designing operational fixtures that comply with proposed technology. Concurrently, individual tool materials and their applications within construction of machinery are evaluated. To familiarize oneself with the design, students engage in an individual project to create a basic fixture and tool for machining using modern CAD applications.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
4
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Basic knowledge of construction with CAD applications, producing of technical drawings, knowledge of technical materials and their heat treatment, secondary school mathematics, basic knowledge of machining technology and methods of machining. Generating of technological processes.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Course-unit credit requirements:
Participation in the exercises.
Include delivery of two programmes: designing a dimensional tool and fixture for the given component with the use of CAD application.
The examination:
Consists of a written (test or written exam) and oral part.
The teacher may in justified cases set a special condition.
Participation in the exercises 100%, excused absence max. 10%. If the student exceeds the limit of absences, the director of the institute may permit individual compensatory assignments. Missed lessons may be in well-founded cases compensated in the given week with other groups.
Aims
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the fundamentals of designing the basic cutting tools and fixtures for machining. They will learn and manage designing tools in basic projection systems with the use of computer technology. Designing of operational fixtures in compliance with the proposed technology. They will get acquainted with individual types of cutting materials and their use for designing of tools in the given machining technology.
The use of 2D/3D CAD programmes for designing of tools and fixtures for machining.
Study aids
Theses from the lectures. Script Tools and fixtures for machining. Commercial catalogs of tools and parts of fixtures.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-STG-K: Manufacturing Technology, Master's
specialization STG: Manufacturing Technology, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
13 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
- Characteristics of Cutting Tools, Cost-Effectiveness of Machining Equipment, Fundamentals of Designing a Cutting Tool
- Coordinate systems in designing cutting tools, visualization and representation of planes, geometry of the tool.
- Materials used for constructing machining equipment, processing, surface treatment, grinding materials.
- Cutting tools for individual machine technologies.
- Preparations in Machine Building Industry, Significance, Division, Use, Impact on Productivity and Costs.
- Principles of designing preparations for machining, constructional materials used, requirements for individual parts of the preparation.
- Assembly and fastening elements of a preparation. Basic conditions for assembly and fixation of components.
- Preparations for basic machine technologies. Control calculations of tightening forces.
- Mechanization and Automation of Fastening
Guided consultation
52 hours, optionally
Syllabus
- Characteristics of Cutting Tools, Cost-Effectiveness of Machining Equipment, Fundamentals of Designing a Cutting Tool
- Coordinate systems in designing cutting tools, visualization and representation of planes, geometry of the tool.
- Materials used for constructing machining equipment, processing, surface treatment, grinding materials.
- Cutting tools for individual machine technologies.
- Preparations in Machine Building Industry, Significance, Division, Use, Impact on Productivity and Costs.
- Principles of designing preparations for machining, constructional materials used, requirements for individual parts of the preparation.
- Assembly and fastening elements of a preparation. Basic conditions for assembly and fixation of components.
- Preparations for basic machine technologies. Control calculations of tightening forces.
- Mechanization and Automation of Fastening
Laboratory exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
- Design and Construction of a Rotating Cutting Tool according to individual assignment (e.g., Drill, Reamer, Engraver, Milling tool, etc.). A personal constructive solution will be developed in accordance with Czech and EU standards, utilizing modern CAD equipment.
- A custom-designed milling fixture will be created using modern CAD software for an individually specified machined component.
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