Calculate measurement over pins (male) or between pins (female) for dovetail slots and slides.
Measurement Over Pins
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Male: M = W + d × (1 + 1/sin(α/2)) Female: M = W − d × (1 + 1/sin(α/2))
Where W = reference width, d = pin diameter, α = included angle. Common angles: 45°, 55°, 60°