Overview

• Hex drive types have six uniform sides that allow fast rotation and easy adjustment
• They are driven by wrenches or sockets and are ideal for limited-clearance applications
• Hex washer head types have a metal washer at the base of the six-sided head that distributes stress and protects the workpiece surface finish
• Steel is strong and durable but less corrosion resistant than stainless steel
• To improve its resistance to corrosion, it may receive additional finishes and coatings
• Type B screws have large, flat points and a fine thread pitch
• They are used to cut threads in heavier sheet metal
• They can also be used in blind holes.