Which of the figures illustrated is known as an Allen head set screw? See illustration GS-0080.
• An Allen head uses a recessed hexagonal socket driven by an Allen wrench (hex key), not a slot or external hex head • A set screw typically has no external head; it is usually fully threaded and designed to sit below or flush with the surface • Distinguish between screws that are driven by a slot vs those driven by an internal hex socket
• Look closely at each listed figure and ask: which one is driven with a hex key inserted into the screw rather than with a screwdriver or wrench? • Which option shows a screw that is fully threaded with no distinct external head shape, meant to sit down inside a part instead of clamping with a head? • Can you eliminate figures that clearly show a slotted head or an external hex head that would be turned by a wrench?
• Verify that the figure you choose has an internal hexagonal recess in the top, not a straight slot • Confirm the screw appears to be a headless, fully threaded set screw, not a bolt or cap screw with a pronounced head • Double‑check that the remaining figures you ruled out either have a slot or an external hex head, which would not be an Allen head set screw
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