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Set screw point styles and their uses

Plain Cup

Knurled Cup

Flat

Oval

Cone

Half - Dog

Soft -Tipped

 

 

Plain Cup

Knurled Cup

Flat

Oval

Cone

Half - dog

Soft - tipped

Pros

 
           
Holds parts permanently
X
X
 
 
X
X
 
Creates most compressive force
 
 
 
 
X
 
 
Resists vibration best even in poorly tapped holes
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
Readjusts without damaging surface
 
 
X
X
 
 
X
Aligns well against ground flats
 
 
X
 
 
X
 
Fits well into locating holes
 
 
 
 
 
X
 
Fits well into locating grooves
 
 
 
X
 
X
 
Can act as an adjusting screw
 
 
X
 
X
 
 
Can work as a pivot or hanger point
 
 
 
 
X
 
 
Can be used as backing for soft metal or plastic plugs
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
Designed for soft or hard sufaces
X
X
 
 
X
 
 
Use against thin wall material
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
Can contact surfaces at an angle
 
 
 
X
 
 
 

Cons

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gouges surfaces
X
X
 
 
X
 
 
Shouldn't be used on very soft or harder than 30 Rc surfaces
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
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