Total Guide to CNC Jigs, Fixtures, and Workholding ...
Workholding is the generic term for any device used to firmly hold your workpiece while machining it. Closely related terms are "jigs" and "fixtures.". A fixture holds your workpiece while it is being cut. A jig holds the workpiece and also guides the cutter. Given CNC, there's little need for jigs as the g-code guides the cutter, so ...