Section 90 of 103
89. Tooling, Jig, Fixture, Gauge and Reference Artifact
Stable section ID: S05-CON-015-SECTION-90 · 15 content blocks
Tooling is the collective equipment, devices, software, and controlled aids used to manufacture, assemble, inspect, maintain, or disassemble an Engineering Entity.
- A Jig is a device that guides the position or movement of a tool or workpiece.
- A Fixture securely locates, supports, or restrains a workpiece during an operation.
A Gauge is an inspection or measurement device used to determine whether a property, dimension, or condition falls within specified limits.
A Reference Artifact is a controlled physical or digital object used to establish, transfer, compare, calibrate, or verify an authoritative engineering reference.
Reference Artifacts may include master Components, dimensional standards, calibration blocks, interface specimens, reference software datasets, or signed canonical files.
Tooling-related information shall identify:
identity and version;
applicable Products and operations;
calibration or validation status;
permitted operating range;
maintenance and inspection history;
storage and environmental requirements;
modification and retirement status.
A worn Fixture, outdated digital template, or uncalibrated Gauge may create systematic nonconformity even where individual operators follow instructions correctly.