Dr. A @ ITEC @ MU

Department of Industry & Technology Millersville University

Tool Design

Current text books taught in the class:

1. Jig and Fixture Design, 5th ed. (by Edward G. Hoffman), ISBN-10: 1401811078, Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, Available at MU's bookstore located in Student Memorial Center

2. Fundamentals of Tool Design, 5th ed. (by David Spitler and et al.), ISBN: 087263650X, Publisher: Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Standard components

  1. Carr Lane Mfg. Co.
  2. FixtureWorks 3D CAD standard parts
  3. Resource for Inventor iParts
  4. Valtra Inc, standard machine parts
  5. AME fixtures
  6. Jergens standard components
  7. Clamps (from numerous suppliers)
  8. All types of fasteners (CAD files)

Useful links

  1. GD&T_tolerance calculations
  2. Standard ANSI and ISO drill sizes
  3. Tooling university
  4. Milling fixture
  5. Tool engineering calculator
  6. Handy reference for tool designers
  7. Tooling vocabulary 1 & 2
  8. Machinability comparison chart
  9. Gage design and standards
  10. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Tool design is an integrated study of machining/fabrication practices with machine tool design which comprises the analysis, planning, design, construction and application of tools, methods, and procedures necessary to increase manufacturing productivity.