Question

Which type of jig is generally used for machining in more than one plane without changing the setting?

• A. Box jig
• B. Channel jig
• C. Template jig
• D. Plate jig

Hint:

When a drill jig question highlights phrases like machining in more than one plane, tumbling the jig, or multi-axis drilling in one setup, select the Box Jig.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

A jig has to hold the part still while the drill or cutter works on it, and different jig designs suit different jobs. A plate or template jig has bushings on only one face, so it can guide tools on just one plane. A box jig, sometimes called a tumble jig, completely wraps around the workpiece on a rigid frame with bushings placed on several faces, and the whole box can simply be turned or tumbled to present a new face to the tool without disturbing the clamped part inside. That means many different holes on different planes can all be machined from one single clamping. This is why a box jig is the type used for machining in more than one plane without changing the setting.