Development of Jigs in Reducer Work for Ink Marking in The Pipe Turning Process

Abstract

In the pipe turning process, jigs and fixtures are important production tools in manufacturing, as they perform the functions of positioning, supporting, and securing components to be assembled. In a case study, it was found that a new inkjet printer had been purchased to replace the old pad printer in the carbon marking department. The new inkjet printer was introduced, but there was a problem with marking on small pipes of 1 ¹/₂ inches. This research proposes a solution to the problem of clamping small, marked workpieces on reducers by developing a dedicated workpiece jigs. The results show that jigs significantly improves the case of workpiece removal and reduces disassembly time.

In further stages of this work, the research endeavours can concentrate on further enhancing and refining the clamping devices to elevate their performance. That could involve optimizing the materials employed and adapting the design to accommodate a broader range of workpiece shapes.