pin slotTo keep the pin centered in the slot you would offset the path slot surface accordingly. You then fasten the two dummy parts to the parts in question, add the tangent mate, and then hideSlotted Spring Pin. ... . COT Cotter Pins (JIS B 1351) MB Curved Washers. SSP Snap-Pins (R Pin) (JIS B 1351) RCP-Type External Spring Pins. JIS B 1251.