5/16-18 x 1/2 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. For maximum bite instead of surface protection, the related cup point alloy set screw family is the better comparison. Brass gives a firmer metallic contact face when that contact style is preferred over nylon.
Cold Headers brings decades of socket fastener experience to tipped screws used in maintenance, production, and repair work. For thread locking rather than surface protection, Alloy Set Screws with Nylon Insert solve a different job than nylon or brass tip screws.
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