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 ...

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.

Pins are typically used under primarily shear loading. Pins are typically used under primarily shear loading. They are separated into two groups: semipermanent and quick release. These general design ...