Flowchart of the Design
In developing the software for this
work, the earlier works done by Adejuyigbe
(1999), Case and Gao (1993), and Case et al.
(1994) were used. The flow chart of the design
shown in Fig. 1 follows from the basic
principles of parameter design.
In the case of customized design, the
customized design principles were followed
sequentially. The input work piece parameters
were simulated to obtain the customized jig
design. Alternatively, a simple process leads to
the design of the post locator which is the main
concern of the design procedure. The design of
the side plate was performed next followed by
the design of both front and back plates. The
design of the base metal, the work piece and
the entirety of the jig design were then
considered. The end results of the design were
the combined components which form the
detailed design.