Mag-Form®Thread Forming Screws for Magnesium

Self tapping screws engineered to minimize debris generation when tapping into conventional magnesium die-castings and other low-ductile materials.

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Overview

Features

• Lobular Configuration
• Wide-spaced thread design
• Broad flank angle compresses, rather than roll-forms, threads into the mating material

Benefits

• Minimizes debris generation
• Forms strong threads in low-ductile materials
• Easily removed and reinserted for service in the field

Standard 60° Flank Angle Thread-Forming Screws May exceed ductility limit of the material, causing damage to formed threads	Mag-Form® Thread-Forming Screws Compressive action forms strong threads in low-ductile materials

Design Guidelines

• Sizes: MG1.0 to MG16
• Thread Design: Wide-spaced thread with broad flank angle
• Head Design: Can be used with any external or internal head designs
• Drive System: Can be used with all systems, including the TORX PLUS® Drive System
• Finish: Zinc and chromate to minimize galvanic corrosion