Socket Cap Screw Source
Where does everyone buy their M3 socket cap screws that are similar to those used in the MK3 build kits?
RE: Socket Cap Screw Source
Location? In the US, I buy from McMaster Carr or Amazon.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
RE: Socket Cap Screw Source
@cwbullet
Yes, US. Thank you. It looks like they have a great iOS app too.
Which head profile (standard or low), material (stainless steel or steel), and thread pitch (.35 or 5 mm) does Prusa and most people use for their mods and printed projects?
RE: Socket Cap Screw Source
@goodygizmos
Most prusa screws are M3 3mm diameter, 0.5mm pitch
I have used M3, M4, M5,M6 and M8 with printer projects for various reasons the M8 were on a Rifle stock. M6 on a Rifle BiPod, the others on various models
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Socket Cap Screw Source
@joantabb
Thank you. Do you know if they are Stainless Steel or just Steel?
RE: Socket Cap Screw Source
@goodygizmos
I generally use Stainless, because the are resistant to corrosion, and always stronger than plastic parts.
they don't have the strength of High tensile steel screws and bolts But i don't need that!
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Socket Cap Screw Source
since moving mass is a consideration I have been looking at aluminium and titanium M3 screws for drones to use in the moving bits of my mk3s+ but I have not seen much talk online about this.
aluminium looks to have enough strength and is way cheaper than titanium but the titanium looks to add considerable strength and a bit of lightness for more bucks.
aluminium has lots of thermal expansion, adding iffyness for high temperature printing that titanium should be stellar at.
the titanium screws I found on ammazon were mostly low grade chinesium , matching the lower price.