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Why metal nuts are made hexagonal type?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Because they are easier to make, a hexagonal bar can be held in a self centering 3 jaw chuck of a capstan lathe. Also they allow a spanner to to be put on them in 6 positions instead of 4 as with a square nut, making it easier to tighten or loosen them in a confined space.

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