easy to assume that tiny holes in inexpensive products are meaningless.
But mechanical products are usually designed around specific constraints.
Manufacturers have to think about:
Strength
Movement
Friction
Material thickness
Assembly
Durability
Cost
User comfort
Even something as inexpensive as a nail clipper has to survive repeated cycles of opening and closing.
The lever needs to remain aligned.
The pivot needs to stay secure.
The cutting edges need to meet correctly.
Small structural details can therefore have a big impact on how well the tool performs.
Why the Design Has
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