This lavishly illustrated introduction to fixture design takes the reader from concept to building. It details the mechanics, materials used, commercially available components, design procedures, and economics. 

• Uses basic terms to explain fixture design.
• Focuses on actual tooling procedures throughout.
• Provides a full understanding of the design and application of fixture tools and checking fixtures, welding fixtures and procedures, three-dimensional space in checking compound warped surfaces, measurement systems, and the simple mathematics required 

• Fixtures Types and Applications
• Welding Fixtures
• Machining and Fabricating Fixtures
• Checking Fixtures
• Reading Body Panel Part Prints
• Drafting Materials and Medium
• Fixture Layout
• Standard Components and Applications
• Manufactured Components and Applications
• Fixture Construction Materials
• Detailing
• Changes
• Fixture Design: Concept Manufacturing Processes
• The Engineering Industry Workplace
• Tooling Component Suppliers and Manufacturers
• English-Metric Conversions
• Formulas
• Index