Contact direction
Identify the two working lands and their orientation to the fixture.
AI-generated engineering concept — not a production photograph. Final geometry is defined by your drawing.
ENGINEERING CONCEPT / cs-product-060
Diamond locating pin
A relieved locating-pin concept for two-hole fixtures: define the active contact direction, mounting fit and loading clearance before ordering.
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- Automation & motion
- Reference type
- AI-generated geometry concept
- Material & process
- Options to review against your drawing
- Dimensions & tolerances
- Defined by your approved drawing
AI-generated engineering concept for a custom component discussion. It is not a production photograph, delivery case or completed inspection record.
FROM FORM TO A MANUFACTURING BRIEF
Locate the second fixture hole while allowing the intended clearance direction.
A relieved locating-pin concept for two-hole fixtures: define the active contact direction, mounting fit and loading clearance before ordering.
01
Define which direction the pin locates
A diamond locator is selected for the locating scheme, not for its appearance. In a two-hole arrangement, identify the primary round locator and the direction the second pin must control. Mark the active contact lands and orient the relieved region on the assembly drawing. Supply the workpiece hole limits, hole spacing and expected loading direction. This information lets the drawing review distinguish useful contact from the clearance needed during loading. A loose fit selected without the locating scheme can remove the positioning function that the fixture was intended to provide.
02
Connect the working head to its mounting features
Treat the locating head, shoulder and mounting shank as one controlled interface. State whether the shank is pressed, retained by a screw or otherwise secured, and identify the reference used for head orientation. The quote should address turning, relief machining and any specified heat treatment or finish as separate requirements. If the final contact lands require grinding, include that scope explicitly so it can be assessed for this drawing. The concept image does not specify hardness, fit class or positional capability, and it cannot replace a dimensioned fixture detail.
03
Approve the component and the loading condition
For sample approval, nominate the head dimensions across the contact lands, relief clearance, shoulder position and mounting fit. Record any geometric relationship required between the head and shank using the agreed inspection reference. Test loading with the intended fixture and a representative workpiece separately from the dimensional report. Confirm whether the approved sample was checked before or after treatment. Protect the contact lands during packing, and retain the drawing revision and orientation requirement with repeat orders so the locator is installed in the same way each time.
MATERIAL & PROCESS REVIEW
Select the material for the drawing and service
These are candidates to discuss, not an approved material specification. Confirm the grade, condition and final finish before quotation.
- Hardenable alloy steel
- Discuss the selected grade, treatment and final finishing when contact wear is a design concern.
- Stainless steel
- Discuss the approved grade where exposure and cleaning requirements influence selection; do not substitute on appearance.
The illustration does not establish a material grade, tolerance, coating or tested performance. Confirm these in your drawing and acceptance plan.
BEFORE APPROVING A SAMPLE
Agree what the checks need to establish.
Relief clearance
Define the non-locating direction from the workpiece hole and spacing limits.
Mounting interface
Specify shank fit, retention method and locating shoulder.
Final condition
State treatment, hardness where required and dimensions after finishing.
BEFORE YOU RELEASE THE DRAWING
A practical next step.
Use these guides to define the records and checks your component needs.
Round and Diamond Locating Pins: Avoid Binding in Two-Hole Fixtures
Specify the working widths, relief direction and mounting orientation of a round-and-diamond pin pair before ordering custom fixture components.
Heat-Treated Turned Parts: Plan the Stock Left for Final MachiningDefine material condition, treatment sequence and final inspection before choosing machining allowances for hardened shafts, pins and sleeves.
MAKE THE NEXT STEP SPECIFIC
Bring your part into the review.
Use this concept to explain your direction. Send the current drawing and the interfaces that determine how your component must work.
- Fixture layout showing primary locator, hole limits and locating direction
- Controlled pin drawing with grade, treatment and finished-fit requirements
- Sample and batch quantities, loading trial and dimensional report requirements
CONNECT THE FORM TO THE PROCESS
Review the manufacturing route.
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FROM COMPONENT TO PROJECT
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