6-32 x 3/8 Cup Point Slotted Headless Set Screw combines headless installation with a cup point and straight slot for compact retention in light mechanical assemblies. For field service, the slot makes tool matching simple while preserving the compact installation expected from a set screw. Cup point geometry is a general-purpose set screw point for friction holding without requiring a drilled hole or machined flat.
Use this configuration for electrical panel hardware, equipment covers, control handles, and field service replacement work when the job calls for a headless screw and flat-blade drive access. A straight slot transmits less seating torque than a hex socket; when maximum tightening torque governs, compare alloy steel socket cup point set screws.
Use Cold Headers for specialty fastener support when maintenance records call for uncommon cup point slotted sizes. Review the tapped-hole depth, screwdriver clearance, and point contact requirements before replacing a different point style.
Technical Highlights
- Drive: Straight Slot (flat-blade screwdriver)
- Point: Cup
- Thread Size: 6-32
- Length: 3/8 in.
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Cup Point Diameter: approx. 0.55-0.62 x nominal diameter
- Head: None (headless, installs below surface)
- Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.6.2
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