1/2-20 x 3/4 supports positioning and retention tasks where the drawing calls out a brass tipped socket set screw instead of a bare alloy point.
Typical uses include die and mold setup screws, clamp stops, and fixture elements where the tip is the sacrificial face. The 3A thread fit keeps the screw in the precision set-screw class while the tip changes the way the end contacts the part. Brass gives a firmer metallic contact face when that contact style is preferred over nylon.
Cold Headers is a useful source when the drawing calls for a less common tipped set screw length or fine-thread alloy body. For thread locking rather than surface protection, Alloy Set Screws with Nylon Insert solve a different job than nylon or brass tip screws.
Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.
