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This is a screw with head 6-point star-shaped pattern (in the same way that slotted heads, Phillips, hex socket, and Robertson have linear, cruciform, hexagonal, and square tips, respectively).
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What is the difference between a machine screw and a cap screw?
A machine screw typically has a slotted or Phillips drive whereas a cap screw typically has a socket or torx head.
What is the strongest screw drive shape?
The Strongest Screwdriver: Torx Pro.---In improving the standard Torx, they identified that it had sharp edges, which meant that the very tips of the "star" shape of the Torx screwdriver were ultra-thin (of course, since it comes to a point, like the top of a triangle.) So, Torx Pro made the edges of the star rounded, and it has become the strongest screwdriver made.---------Some of the strongest screw drive shapes -- in no particular order -- are:hexagonal socket (Allen)square socket (Roberts)"hexalobular" socket (Torx, TTAP)external hexagonalexternal squareSome particularly weak screw drive shapes are:flat slotted (?)cross (Phillips, Frearson)spanner head, dual pin (?)The weak shapes are all too easy to strip the screw head or damage the driver or both.Yes, but which one is the strongest? Well I'll give my vote to TORX (hexagonal star) or the somewhat similar TTAP
Who invented the torx screwdriver?
Invented by Camcar Textron tools in 1967. ( Based on the British "Bristol " screw made in the 50's by Bristol Aircraft Co.)
Why use a Torx or Allen wrench?
Torx or Allen wrenches get more torque (pressure) on the bolt.
When was the Phillips head screw invented and why?
The Phillips head screw was invented by an obscure employee from the Ford Motor Company named Alexander Pendrew in 1923. He devised this screw to isolate the manufacture and repair of Ford products. A person was required to Push Hard (PHillips) to install it easily but the design caused removal to be more difficult thereby ensuring that the screw would remain installed even during vibratons caused by driving conditions at the time.I think it was patented in the 1930s. It was invented to provide an "automatic screw-driver" function on assembly lines. When the screw was tightened sufficiently, the bit would start to slip.That is, unlike the TORX screw, the Philips-head was not for the purpose of increasing the torque on screws.Henry F. Phillips formed the Phillips Screw Company in 1934, and after refining the design himself (U.S. Patent #2,046,343, U.S. Patents #2,046,837 to 2,046,840) for the American Screw Company of Providence, Rhode Island, succeeded in getting the design quickly adopted by industry.
How do you remove the tilt knob on a 04 dodge ram?
With a T20 torx screw driver. It is held on by one screw.With a T20 torx screw driver. It is held on by one screw.
How do you remove a Set screw?
Torx type? use torx screwdriver
What exactly is a torx tool useful for?
Torx tools are multi-purposetools useful for all manner of DIY tasks. The torx screw has a six-point star shaped head. Torx tools are used with this screw.
How do you remove a star set screw?
Torx type? use torx screwdriver
What size is the torx screw on 2001 dodge ram 2500 intermitent wiper switch?
The multifunction switch mount screw should be a T20 torx.
What size torx screw does the ford 6006 radio in a 2003 focus use?
t6 or t8 torx
What is torx screw?
Rather than a screw or bolt head having a single slot to take a screwdriver, a torx screw head system uses a six-pointed star shape, and a screwdriver designed to fit.
What are the types of screw drivers?
flat screw drivers,insulated screw drivers,stubby screw drivers,torx screw drivers,striking screw drivers,pokers screw drivers.
What is a star headed torx wrench?
A Torx wrench is a different kind of wrench for special Torx screws. Same principle as Allen or Bristol wrench. Torx is designed so you can get more torque on the screw.
What are the different types of screw drivers?
flat screw drivers,insulated screw drivers,stubby screw drivers,torx screw drivers,striking screw drivers,pokers screw drivers.
What is the difference between a machine screw and a cap screw?
A machine screw typically has a slotted or Phillips drive whereas a cap screw typically has a socket or torx head.
What is the other commercial name for torx head since torx is patented?
The popular generic name for a torx screw is a star head; the official name as assigned by ISO is hexolobular internal.
