We used those Rivnuts at APC to attach to aluminum heatsinks. Automatic feed,
self tapping (actually more like forming) on the production line, yet
repairable. Many versions have a conical head so it is like having a Belleville
washer in there, which is great for an electrical connection.
Tiny little suckers, aren't they? Actually a lot of engineering went into their
design.
Peter
On 1/18/2012 10:42 PM, Paul F. Sehorne wrote:
Peter,
After your message below, I took another look at the screws in my FE-5680A.
EGG ON MY FACE. They are hex and 1/16" works just fine. I also tried 1.5mm
(too small) and 2mm (too large).
Paul
On 1/18/2012 9:29 PM, Peter Gottlieb wrote:
Looked at mine with a loupe as well and they are definitely hex.
That would seem to establish that they use at least two different kinds of
fasteners.
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