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Old 02-20-05 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
* TORX requires no insertion pressure for driving and no cam out forces are generated.
* TORX has axial power transmission areas, Tools don't slip. Reduces possibility of distorted screws.
* TORX has 6 large torque transmission surface areas that allow for higher sustained torque forces.
On paper, it makes sense, but in the real world, they suck.
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