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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Vol 10 No 5 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 713-719
International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology
OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 31-05-2026
In modern manufacturing industries, achieving high productivity and machining accuracy is essential for mass production. Drill jigs are widely used to guide cutting tools and accurately locate workpieces during drilling operations. This project focuses on the design and fabrication of an automatic indexing drill jig for an actuator support component requiring holes to be drilled at 90° intervals. The developed system eliminates the conventional process of marking and measuring the workpiece before drilling, thereby reducing setup time and improving dimensional accuracy. The indexing mechanism consists of a drill jig, support shaft, indexing arrangement, and hydraulic system that enable precise positioning of the workpiece during successive drilling operations. The fabricated setup securely holds the component and guides the drill tool to the required locations with improved repeatability. Experimental testing demonstrated smooth indexing and accurate hole placement. The developed system reduces operator effort, minimizes human errors, decreases production time, and enhances overall productivity. It provides a simple, cost-effective, and reliable solution for repetitive drilling operations in mass-production environments while maintaining consistent quality and machining accuracy.
Automatic Indexing Drill Jig, Drilling Machine, Automation, Mass Production, Indexing Mechanism, Manufacturing, Productivity, Hole Drilling, Workpiece Positioning, Machining Accuracy.
Atharva G. Khaire, Tejas K. Ghodake, Mujjamil A. Jamadar, Mitanshu R. Hire, & J.S.Supekar. (2026). Drill Indexing Jig for Industrial Applications. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(5), 713-719. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.105095
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