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.

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics. Engineers working on everything from laptops to cosmetic cases to glove boxes commonly use coiled spring-pin hinges because they can ...

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 ...