Objectives:

1. To introduce the basic concept of jigs and fixtures by using active elements (images and animations) for creative teaching purposes
2. To design, construct and fabricate two sets of jigs and two sets of fixtures for various practical applications (e.g., machining, measuring and fabricating)

Remarks:

Feedback from students was collected through a questionnaire survey. The major findings were:

• More than 70% thought it was clearer to observe the actual jigs and fixtures instead of images.
• More than two-thirds considered the animation created by Flash to be very helpful for improving their understanding of the function and structure of the jigs and fixtures.
• Nearly half rated the lab activity as "Good" and recommended it for their studies.
• More than 85% of the students thought this interactive lab activity enabled them to learn more easily about jigs and fixtures.

Outcomes & Deliverables:

• Physical models of 2 sets of jigs and fixtures for teaching tool design and manufacturing processes
• Virtual models and simulations of two physical models of jigs and fixtures for machining
• Questionnaire sample and survey results