• call_me_xale@lemmy.zip
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    2 hours ago

    I’d argue that Robertson is actually superior to Torx, since the “vanes” of the Torx head are more prone to stripping than the solid right angles.

    • infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net
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      52 minutes ago

      I think hex is superior to both as it’s way harder to strip than a torx and it has 50% more options for starting angle than a robertson, which comes in handy when you can only get at the bolt head from a right angle, while being almost nearly as grippy and strip-resistant. Plus it’s presumably simpler to machine than a torx star.

    • merc@sh.itjust.works
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      59 minutes ago

      I think Torx tend to be used on things that are assembled by machines. It might be better to use Torx on things that are machine-assembled. In that case you have to care about the wear and tear on the screw drivers, and a Torx design might last a bit longer. With a square head there’s going to be a tendency for the driver to become rounded over time.