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Definition check: what is a fixture in manufacturing? Multiple closely related shop devices are listed (jig, fixture, gauge). Choose the <em>correct</em> definition of a fixture.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: A device that holds and locates a workpiece during an inspection or a manufacturing operation

Explanation:


Key term separation
Jig: holds/locates the workpiece and guides the tool.Fixture: holds/locates the workpiece only; does not guide the tool.Gauge: checks accuracy (dimensions/geometry).


Correct choice
Therefore, a fixture is “a device that holds and locates a workpiece during an inspection or a manufacturing operation”.


Final Answer
A device that holds and locates a workpiece during an inspection or a manufacturing operation.

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