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 ...

When it comes to assembly operations, not all pins are created equal. Press-fit pins are engineered fasteners held in an assembly by the frictional forces and interference fit between pin and part.

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 ...