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Dowel pin insertion force

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mmarston

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Jan 24, 2012
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Looking for a formula to calculate the force to insert a press fit dowel pin.
 
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Whatever it is, this stuff will reduce it a lot.

At least the 1970s recipe would, on components like those below with the press fitted pin slightly hollow, and/or NOT in the middle of an infinitely large plate. For better or for worse.

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