When at first you don't succeed - Kurt vise-broken tap

The hardening of Allen head screws is not always for bolt strength. If you anneal the head you have a good chance of stripping the hex socket when tightening or loosening. Reguardless of bolt strength thte head is usually hard to support the driver forces.
 
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