Every manufacturer advertises the ‘quality’ of their tools. Testing however, reveals results that are not always
consistent with the claims. A properly functioning, high quality process does not produce tools that are dimensionally
inaccurate, shatter, and wear out prematurely.There are numerous factors that determine the quality of a hex tool, but
principle among them is the tools ability to install or remove a fastener. So what determines how well the tool will
perform its primary duty?
A hex tools effectiveness is directly proportional to how well it fits into a fastener.
Everyone understands that if a screw is removed with a blade that is too
large or too small, it will not fit snuggly or engage
properly into the screw head. Both the tool and the
fastener will probably be damaged. Hex tools are no different.
Bondhus enforces the tightest
tolerances in the industry. Every tool is designed for the absolute optimal fit in the fastener. Tighter tolerances mean
that even with a worst case fastener, the best possible fit will still be achieved. In addition, the Bondhus specification
demands hex stock that is smooth and free of defects created in the process of drawing, sharp and clean corners, precise
machining, and a tightly sealed surface to prevent damage from corrosion.
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Machining considerations:
- A poorly machined ballend does not fit
properly into a screw head. It not only risks stripping the
screw head, it does not produce a smooth rotating action
either.
- Edges that are not sharp and clean cause excessive tool
wear, contribute to stripping of screw heads, and facilitate
development of rust and corrosion on the rough surfaces.
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Bondhus Advantages:
- Compare the precision of Bondhus
tools to those of its competitor’s. Bondhus means
precision!
- The pictures below are dramatic
examples of the capability Bondhus has to machine even
intricate geometric shapes.
- Sharp clean edges on Bondhus tools extend both tool and
screw head life.
- Machining a ballend on a very small blade is notoriously
difficult to accomplish. Even so, compare the difference
between the Bondhus 0.50" tool and that of a typical competitor.
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