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Generate a doweled plate stack

Two plates held in precise alignment by a dowel pin through both. Bolts clamp; dowels locate — the pin fixes the relative position far more accurately than bolts in clearance holes ever could.

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“Two 80x50x10mm plates stacked, located by an 8mm dowel pin”
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doweled plate stack 80x50

What it is used for

Dimensions that matter

Plate sizesEach plate's dimensions.
Dowel diameterThe locating pin size.
The dowel holes are built with a real fit clearance so the three bodies do not interfere — verified on the geometry, not assumed.

What you get

A real solid model you can rotate and measure, plus downloadable STEP (machining and CAD), STL and 3MF (3D printing) and DXF (laser and waterjet) files. Optional built-in analysis covers stress (FEA), thermal, buckling, cost and manufacturability.

Before you see it, the built geometry is measured against the dimensions you stated, checked as a valid watertight solid, and — for assemblies — checked for interference. These are geometry and physics checks; they do not confirm the shape matches what you pictured, so review the 3D view or 2D drawing before relying on the part.

Previewing is free. Downloading is £2.99 per part, or unlimited on Pro (£29/month, £290/year).

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Common questions

What file formats do I get?
STEP, STL, 3MF and DXF — the formats CNC shops, laser cutters and 3D printers accept.

Can I change the dimensions afterwards?
Yes. Edit the numbers directly, or describe the change in plain English. Every edit is rebuilt and re-checked.

Do I need CAD experience?
No. Describe the part and its sizes in millimetres.

Is it free to try?
Yes — describing a part and viewing the 3D preview costs nothing.