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April 08, 2022

The aviation welding industry is growing by leaps and bounds. You can see many different technologies being incorporated into this field helping the system analysis, production design, repairs, welding, and more of the aircrafts. Some of the common technologies in system analysis and production design are rapid prototyping, multi-engine design applicability, CNC production, tool designing and fabrication, and more.

One such application of design and fabrication is Jig design and fabrication. Jig design and fabrication are used in the aviation industry and in a variety of other industries. It requires close tolerance detail machining and helps in building identical or interchangeable components of the machines.

Jig fabrication is commonly used in aircraft structural components production. It is used in combination with other methods such as rapid prototyping to create the final structure, which can be used in the machine. This blog post highlights information about Jig fabrication and how it is advantageous to use in parts production and fixtures.

What Is Jig Fabrication?

Jig fabrication uses manufacturing tools to produce interchangeable or identical components of machines. These are tool guiding devices used to create the machine's parts and their assembling. This fabrication requires close tolerance and detailed machining. Ultimately, the final fixtures or parts manufactured are completed with precision.

A basic jig may be referred to as a drill jig, but if it is made from a flat plate it could also be called a plate jig. Jig fabrication helps in fabricating tools and fixtures for electronics, aircraft, environmental, construction, medical, semiconductor, architectural, transportation, and pharmaceutical industries. They are able to meet a variety of industries' needs and specifications.

Advantages Of Using Jig Fabrication In The Aviation Industry

Jig fabrication offers numerous advantages in manufacturing operations to meet the higher demands of customers. It helps in producing quality material parts fast and with precision. Other common benefits that manufacturers get from this fabrication process are as follows.

Increased Production

In the process of fabrication, the drill is used for making holes and creating components using the machining tool. This increases the production rate drastically and meets the higher demands of manufacturers to come up with high-quality products at a much faster rate. This faster rate and increased production advantage are particularly important in the aviation industry. The jig fabrication process eliminates the need for measuring, punching, positioning, alignments, and setting up for each work-piece, thereby reducing the cycle and set up time.

Improved Product Consistency

Once a product is developed according to a precise shape, the fabrication machine records it and follows the same pattern to create the next product. This helps achieve improved product consistency and position, any small changes can be made easily by following the original shape. Moreover, the consistent quality of manufacturing products can be achieved due to low variability in dimension.

Low Cost Of Workforce

The tasks are achieved using machines and tools. Due to relatively simple maneuverability, less workforce is required to complete the operations. Semi-skilled workers can operate the tools which help in reducing the cost of the overall workforce. Moreover, it also helps reduce the manufacturing cost and brings profit to the overall industry manufacturing process.

Decrease In Accidents

Since all of the manufacturing processes are thoroughly inspected before, there is a relative decrease in accidents with improved safety standards. Moreover, less human labor is involved during the process, producing less fatal accidents and life damages.

Final Thoughts

The jig fabrication process offers numerous advantages for products and parts manufacturing in a variety of industries. The finest quality products and accuracy can be achieved using this process. It results in low production costs, thereby increasing the accuracy and the manufacturing rate.

About Acorn Welding

Acorn Welding offers different product design capabilities. Each member of the team has over 20 years of experience in Aerospace manufacturing. As technology progresses, the experience of our product design team is preserved and passed on to new members. We offer jig fabrication design capability with our years of experience.

Acorn Welding has grown to become Canada's largest aircraft exhaust and engine mount company. Growing even more in 2006 with the purchase of Radial Exhaust from West Virginia, Acorn is now also the largest radial and vintage aircraft exhaust company in the world. Contact us for more information.

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