i wonder if the last post in this thread will be from a modererator, perhaps with a comment like 'childish idiots, thread locked' or similar. 
Cutting down flat head screws ie those on sockets
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i wonder if the last post in this thread will be from a modererator, perhaps with a comment like 'childish idiots, thread locked' or similar.
Or a dollop of Loctite
Doesn't have to be useless drivel - I was well up for some valid debate regarding whether or not my lathe and die method is really the only way to comply with 134.1.1.
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Probably not, as you'll have modified the manufacturers original equipment, thus invalidating any standards approvals that the screws had.
Liam,
your method is probably ok for a one off, but i think that this might be a recurring problem, therefore the procedure would have to be repeated.
In order to do that in a uniform manner, i think my method is preferable as i could guarantee a good screw every time (oooh, matron), therefore ensuring conformity and being able to gain BS9001 accreditation for each screw thats cut.
After all, we are talking about cutting a screw to fix a socket outlet or similar, this shouldn't be taken lightly y'know. No room for anything other than absolute duty to quality.
This is serious stuff.
your method is probably ok for a one off, but i think that this might be a recurring problem, therefore the procedure would have to be repeated.
In order to do that in a uniform manner, i think my method is preferable as i could guarantee a good screw every time (oooh, matron), therefore ensuring conformity and being able to gain BS9001 accreditation for each screw thats cut.
After all, we are talking about cutting a screw to fix a socket outlet or similar, this shouldn't be taken lightly y'know. No room for anything other than absolute duty to quality.
This is serious stuff.
Perhaps with appropriate post-production inspection and NDT, it may be possible to employ a firm of solicitors to negotiate a concession with the manufacturer for them to uphold any warranty given on the original equipment.
once the prototype was done, could you not pass the method and specifications on to the manufacturers for them to adjust the screw lengths as necessary?
thats a great point Col, i guess you could.
did you say 15 to a page?
does it leave a burr?
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