Fixture (tool)

Not to be confused with Jig (tool).
A common type of fixture, used in materials tensile testing (Grip-Engineering)

A fixture is a work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry.[1][2] Fixtures are used to securely locate (position in a specific location or orientation) and support the work, ensuring that all parts produced using the fixture will maintain conformity and interchangeability. Using a fixture improves the economy of production by allowing smooth operation and quick transition from part to part, reducing the requirement for skilled labor by simplifying how workpieces are mounted, and increasing conformity across a production run.[2]

  1. ^ Colvin & Haas 1938, p. 1.
  2. ^ a b Henriksen 1973, p. 1.