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Jigs and Fixtures are production devices used to increase manufacturing rates, produce better products, and simply make the job shop work easier. The practical advice given by this author will assist users to determine what devices are needed for various tasks, tips for setting up a job shop, and rules of thumb estimating procedures. The book includes clamping devices, welding fixtures, drilling jigs, milling fixtures, inspection devices, and more. Basic information summaries are included at the end of chapters for quick review and reference purposes. The book includes: shop setup techniques and cost estimating; detailed discussion on basic principles of tool design; large number of component drawings and reference tables; and important standards for jigs, fixtures and material usage.