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.

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 ...

Individual terminals and pins are poorly suited for pick-and-place carrier tape packaging due to their geometry. So it’s often necessary to add an accessory to the part to accommodate packaging and ...