Pros |
Plain Cup | Knurled Cup | Flat | Oval | Cone | Half – dog | Soft – tipped |
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Holds parts permanently
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Creates most compressive force
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X
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Resists vibration best even in poorly tapped holes
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X
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Readjusts without damaging surface
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X
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X
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X
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Aligns well against ground flats
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X
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X
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Fits well into locating holes
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X
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Fits well into locating grooves
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X
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X
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Can act as an adjusting screw
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X
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X
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Can work as a pivot or hanger point
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X
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Can be used as backing for soft metal or plastic plugs
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X
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Designed for soft or hard sufaces
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X
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X
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X
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Use against thin wall material
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X
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Can contact surfaces at an angle
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X
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Cons |
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Gouges surfaces
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X
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X
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X
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Shouldn’t be used on very soft or harder than 30 Rc surfaces
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X
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