Course detail

Tool Jigs and Fixtures for Machining

FSI-HUP 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.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Prerequisites

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Language of instruction

Czech

Aims

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The study programmes with the given course

Programme N-STG-P: Manufacturing Technology, Master's
branch STG: Manufacturing Technology, 4 credits, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 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

39 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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