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It was invented by an engineer at GM in the 60s who mistakenly thinks that you can apply more torque due to the larger surface area. The specific engineer needs to be taken out and beaten with his own miserable invention. I can list 5 people i talked to today alone that would line up and pay for a swing at the guy. i want to be at the front of the line.
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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.
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
What is the past participle of invented?
Invented is the past participle of the verb invent. verb /past /past participle = invent /invented /invented
What were the names of the people who invented the internet?
Mr. Kamal Ahmad invented the internet Mr. Irfan Alam invented the invented
What is torx screwdriver?
It is a screwdriver with a 6 pointed bit invented and much used in the auto industry.
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.)
What is the function of the torx?
To turn Torx screws.
What is the function of screwdriver torx?
To turn Torx screws.
What are used of torx screwdriver?
You use them for Torx fasteners.
How do you remove a Set screw?
Torx type? use torx screwdriver
What size torx for 2001 dodge durango caliper?
Torx #47
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 type of studs are used to retain the steering rack on a 106 - torx or multi-spline and what size eg torx t15?
Torx T55
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
Torx for a Chevy celebrity?
Yes there are Torx fasteners used in a Chevy Celebrity.
