MSFFDM4005 - Design, construct and test jigs

Which of these is a suitable material for jig making

• MDF
• Partical board
• Plywood
• All of these

True or false MDF is more readily available and is less expensive than quality plywood

• True
• False

Which material is more durable

• Plywood
• MDF

When weight is a factor, which is heavier?

• Plywood
• MDF

Why are sheet goods preferred vs timber when making jigs

• Dimensionally stable

• Less expensive
• Available in various thicknesses
• All of these

When building jigs, how can you make them more durable

• Use threaded inserts to facilitate repeated tightening/loosening

• Apply a finish to edges
• Glue as well as screwing jig parts together
• All of these

Toggle clamps are used with jigs to:

• Hold components safely
• Speed up machining process for multiple components
• Hold components accurately
• All of these

Glueing sandpaper to jig surfaces

• Helps keep components firmly in place

• Helps to pre-finish components

When building jigs is it good practice to label them?

• Yes
• No

Is it good practice to do a drawing of the jig before building it

• Yes, even if it is a rough sketch
• No, just figure it out as you go