Screw Core Classifications:
Machine Screws: Feature standard mechanical threads like metric or imperial. They need pre-machined threaded holes. The shank may be fully or partially threaded for precision assembly.
Self-Tapping Screws: Drill, tap, and push without pre-drilled holes. Subcategories:
Ordinary Self-Tapping Screws: Ideal for plastics, wood, and thin metal sheets.
Self-Drilling Self-Tapping Screws: Drill tips penetrate steel, enhancing efficiency without pre-drilling.
Wood Screws: Deep threads and sharp teeth, designed for wood, ensuring strong lock.
Set Screws: Fix parts' positions, preventing slippage. Various end shapes:
Tapered End: High locking force, ideal for hard surfaces.
Flat End: Large contact area, surface remains undamaged.
Concave/Cylindrical End: For positioning or pressing into shaft holes.
Structural screws: High-strength, heat-treated self-tapping screws, replace bolts in steel structures for faster installation.