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Plain Cup |
Knurled Cup |
Flat |
Oval |
Cone |
Half - dog |
Soft - tipped |
Pros |
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| Holds parts permanently |
X |
X |
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X |
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 |
X |
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X |
| 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 |
X |
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 |
X |
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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