Type of Tooling

Type of tooling required is based on the size and shape of the workpiece. Consider an example of flange shown in Figure 1. Almost all work performed can be done between machine centres. Whereas the lever shown in Figure 2 is more complex in shape and would require several types of jigs and fixtures for milling, drilling and trapping, etc. Tooling for small parts can be designed to be turned over or moved about by hand on a machine table. Tooling for large parts is less mobile because of weight.

           Figure 1 : Flange

 Figure 2 : Lever