①, mold: industrial production for injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, die casting or forging press forming, smelting, stamping and other methods to get the required products of various molds and tools. In short, a mold is a tool used to make molded items.

　　②, fixture: refers to the mechanical manufacturing process used to fix the processing object, so that it occupies the correct position, to accept the construction or testing device.

　　2. Differences

　　There are differences between them in terms of applicable objects and functions.

　　①, applicable object difference

　　(1) The mold is suitable for unformed workpieces.

　　(2) The fixture is suitable for the formed workpiece.

　　A device used to install the workpiece quickly, easily and safely in any step of the process, such as welding jig, inspection jig, assembly jig, machine tool jig, etc.

　　Among them, machine tool fixtures are the most common, often referred to as fixtures, fixtures belong to tooling.

　　②. Difference in function

　　(1) The mold is used to shape the workpiece.

　　(2) The fixture is used to fix the workpiece position for detection.

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