For set-screw locations near finished shafts or plated components, 1/2-20 x 1 1/2 gives maintenance teams a brass tipped alloy option with verified tip dimensions.
Typical uses include camera mounts, gauge brackets, and light-duty machine assemblies that need a soft-ended set screw. These parts are often selected where repeat adjustment matters and the mating surface is more valuable than the replaceable tip. Brass gives a firmer metallic contact face when that contact style is preferred over nylon.
For uncommon lengths or fine-thread tipped screws, Cold Headers supports exact-size sourcing without changing the specified tip material. The 3A thread fit keeps the screw in the precision set-screw class while the tip changes the way the end contacts the part.
Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.