6-40 Socket Set Screws - Cup Point

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#6-40 Socket Set Screws - Cup Point

#6-40 socket set screws with a cup point, in SAE fine (UNF) thread, made from heat treated alloy steel (ASTM F912) with a black oxide finish. We stock 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 3/4" lengths. They take a 1/16" hex key.

Specifications

  • Size: #6-40 (SAE fine)
  • Lengths: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 3/4"
  • Hex key: 1/16"
  • Tap drill: #33
  • Point: cup
  • Material: alloy steel, Rockwell C45-53
  • Finish: black oxide

Common Uses

  • Pulleys and collars
  • Gears and knobs
  • Couplings

FAQ

What hex key fits a #6-40 set screw?
A 1/16" hex key (Allen wrench).

What does a cup point set screw do?
The cupped end digs into the shaft as it is tightened, holding a collar, pulley, gear or knob in place. For the best hold, tighten against a flat ground on the shaft. Cup point set screws are the most common style.

Related: Stainless Socket Set Screws | Hex Keys | All Socket Set Screws SAE Fine

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