Workholding Department

Department Overview
Department Name: Workholding Department
Number of Classes: 8
 
Department Description
Workholding TrainingWorkholding is the science of keeping your part in place through locating and clamping. Workholders will keep your workpiece in a specific spot while you perform a machining operation. Workholders range from standard devices such as chucks to the dedicated fixture created by a tool designer. These classes will answer your questions about workholding. The content is for individuals who need information about the process of workholding and the products to make it happen. Content covers the use of common components as well as specialized applications for the more experienced users.

Department Classes

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Class NamePrereq.LessonsDifficultyDepartment
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Intro to Workholding 104
This class introduces the role of a workholding device during the manufacturing process and identifies common groups of these devices.
None 18 Beginner Intro to Workholding 104
Supporting and Locating Principles 106
This class describes the fundamental theory to properly supporting, locating, and clamping a workpiece. Includes an Interactive Lab.
None 15 Beginner Supporting and Locating Principles  106
Locating Devices 107
This class identifies the most common types of locating components used in custom workholding devices and fixtures.
None 14 Beginner Locating Devices 107
Clamping Basics 108
This class covers the most common types of clamping components and explains their relative advantages and applications.
None 14 Beginner Clamping Basics  108
Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110
This class identifies the standard workholding devices used for both the mill and the lathe.
None 14 Beginner Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110
Fixture Body Construction 200
This class discusses common tool body forms and the material and cost considerations associated with their construction.
None 12 Intermediate Fixture Body Construction 200
Fixture Design Basics 210
This class identifies the major factors to consider when beginning the design of a customized fixture. Includes an Interactive Lab.
100200 100106 15 Intermediate Fixture Design Basics 210
Drill Bushing Selection 230
This class will identify the major groups of bushings and their appropriate use.
None 12 Intermediate Drill Bushing Selection 230

 





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