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 ...

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 ...

Q: I received the following information, but I have a feeling that it is not correct. Regarding a dowel pin joint, the glue bond at the bottom of the dowel provides 80 percent of the total holding ...

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.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Hannah Kirshner A rolling ...

Julia Child didn’t think much of American-style rolling pins, also called bakers’ rolling pins. These pins are characterized by a solid dowel held by two handles. And in classic moment on her public ...

Also known as road and highway “patchwork,” full-depth repair involves cutting out and replacing damaged sections of concrete. When these “patches” are many and far apart, dowel pin drilling can be ...