Anyone that’s popped a clutch cover off an engine or removed camshafts to swap valve shims is familiar with the steel dowel pins manufacturers use to keep critical components and gaskets aligned.

On motion designs, there are many ways to align components. One useful approach is to drill twin holes into mating parts, and then use a pin or dowel to fill and align the holes. Here, the most common ...

Download the PDF of this article. When a company automates an assembly process, the fastening pins that will be used during assembly are just as important as the automation equipment. Two of the ...