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09-09-2003, 17:57
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We went metric last year and have no plans on turning back.
We standardized with M5 or M3 screws as a rule in 2003. Of course, we had a few exceptions, but we tried to stick to this as much as possible. I strongly feel that this "standard fastener" rule helped us win the 2003 Midwest Regional. We had quicker repair time, less tools to deal with, and less overall confusion. As an equipment designer for Delphi, I have been directed to design with metric fasteners for the past 10 years. Within the past 3-4 years, I have seen that metric fasteners are just as easy to get as english fasteners. Even local hardware stores will carry metric machine screws these days. Andy B. 
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