{"id":1365,"date":"2015-11-12T12:49:51","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T18:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/?p=1365"},"modified":"2018-05-24T09:24:27","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T14:24:27","slug":"locating-pins-video-types-of-locating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/locating-pins-video-types-of-locating\/","title":{"rendered":"E2E Video: Locating Pins Pt. 2 – Types of Locating"},"content":{"rendered":"

In\u00a0our second Locating Pins\u00a0episode in the\u00a0Engineer to Engineer<\/a>\u00a0Series, locating pins are used in workholding fixtures<\/a> and jigs<\/a> to secure workpieces during the production of parts. If you are new to workholding concepts, check out our first episode for an introduction to the basics. This episode will take a look at the main types of locating pins, head shapes, and the primary uses for each one.<\/p>\n

There are two classifications of locating pins<\/a>, 2-way and 4-way. A simple method to remember the difference between them is to consider the 3 axes of translational motion, and the 6 corresponding directions or Degrees of Freedom. A 2-way locating pin restricts motion along 1 axis (or 2 degrees of Freedom), like a round pin in a slot. Likewise, a 4-way pin restricts 4 degrees of freedom along 2 axes. A round locating pin located concentrically in a hole is a common application of a 4-way pin, and helps to further secure the piece.\u00a0In order to sufficiently locate a part, a minimum of one of each type of pin is required to prevent excess motion of the workpiece, and more locating components may be used as needed.<\/p>\n

Interested in learning more about types of locating? Watch the video below. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel<\/strong> at\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/MisumiUSA<\/a> to be the first to know when we post new content.<\/p>\n