
Recesses come in a standard depth and in enhanced profiles (the IP series) with more vertical walls and greater effective engagement height. Small recesses round off first, and a star recess drives on flanks rather than on four inclined faces, so it survives more cycles than a cross recess at this size. On a short thread the patch covers proportionally less length, so prevailing torque scales with the patched length.
installed by star bit in an electric driver.
On automated lines, monitor the torque curve — recess wear shows up as extra rotation before torque is reached.
| Drive Type | Torx T |
|---|---|
| Standard | GB/T 3098.1, GB/T 197 |
| Head style | hex head |
| Drive | star recess |
| Installation | star bit in an electric driver |
| Typical substrate | precision electronics and robot joints |
| Key inspections | recess dimensions, torque, thread gauging |
Recess dimensions are checked with dedicated plug gauges and a profile projector, with depth held to drawing.We recommend a pilot assembly at the actual torque and mating part before locking the process parameters for volume.