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Dowel

“Dowel” is often used in conjunction with “pin” and is often used as a detent or to closely align or support parts.  A detent is used to prevent or resist movement until it is released.

DIN 5401

A ball standard commonly used in Europe.

Diameter Tolerance Per Shipment

The maximum permissible deviation of any ball diameter in any shipment from the basic diameter ordered.

Diameter Tolerance Per Unit Container

The maximum permissible range of the average diameters of the largest and smallest ball within the unit container.