How to Determine the Right Set Screw Point Type?
A Set screw is a screw that secures an object within or against another object. These screws typically come headless with just a drive on the top. Set screws are also known as Blind screws or grub screws and are broadly used in all engineering, repair applications, and product design, frequently keeping a potentially moving part locked in place. A set screw can be identified by its headless design or body; its entire body is threaded and comes in multiple dimensions. Depending on the applications, it has various point types based on the features required by them, such as plain cup, knurled cup, oval, flat, and half dog. Set screws are used when one element has to be fixed within another without any protrusions, which could reduce the efficiency of the equipment. For instance, fastening a gear and shaft assembly with a regular hex bolt might need to be more efficient as the hex head might cause inconveniences for the simple and smooth operation of the a...