• merc@sh.itjust.works
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    3 hours 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.

    • Spezi@feddit.org
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      55 minutes ago

      Also much harder to insert for a machine. A torx bit can be inserted every 60 degree turn, which means it has to turn a maximum of 30 degree in either direction to slot in. Robertson an philips need to be turned 90 degree, so 45 degrees in either direction.