Filing Angles and Techniques

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What is the purpose of the 'Wheel guard'?

To protect the operator from the wheel (correct)

To sharpen the cutting tool

To guide the workpiece

To store the cutting tools

What is the name of the chisel with a curved cutting edge?

Web chisel

Diamond point chisel

Half round nose chisel

Cape chisel (correct)

What is the name of the instrument marked 'x'?

Coolant container

Tool rest

Scriber (correct)

Guide pin

What is the name of the chisel with a single cutting edge?

Single cut Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the grinding wheel?

1.0 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the part of the file?

Heel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making a light punch mark on a workpiece?

To mark the centre of the hole Signup and view all the answers

What is the snug?

A type of chisel Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your hacksaw blade becomes dull?

Replace the hacksaw blade with a new one Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the instrument used for guiding the workpiece?

Guide pin Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to happen if you run a grinder without truing?

The grinder will vibrate excessively Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the rake angle of a chisel increases?

The chisel will remove more metal Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your hacksaw is not cutting a straight line?

Slow down and try to finish the cut in the same line Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of marking witness marks on a workpiece?

To identify the location of a feature on the workpiece Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bringing material to accurate size?

To bring the job close to finishing size Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a face in cutting tools?

To provide a smooth surface Signup and view all the answers

What type of file is used for heavy reduction of material?

Rough file Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of a Half round nose chisel?

For cutting curved grooves Signup and view all the answers

Which grade of files remove small quantities of material and to give good finish?

Smooth file Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by ‘X’?

Eye hole Signup and view all the answers

Which file is used for filing narrow grooves and angles more than 100?

Second cut file Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a second cut file?

To bring the job close to finishing size Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Filing Operations

A 45° angle is used to bring material to accurate size and face it.
A 50° angle is used to remove a small quantity of material and pein.
A 55° angle is used to bring the job close to finishing size and cheek.
A 60° angle is used for dead smooth filing and eye hole.

File Types

Rough files are used for heavy reduction of material.
Smooth files are used for removing small quantities of material and giving a good finish.
Bastard files are used for filing narrow grooves with an angle more than 100.
Second cut files are used to bring material to accurate size.

Chisel Types

A half round nose chisel is used for cutting curved grooves.
A web chisel is also known as a cross cut chisel.
A diamond point chisel is used for making holes.
A cape chisel is used for squaring material at the corners.

Grinding Operations

If a grinder is run without truing, it will cause excessive vibration.
If the rake angle of a chisel increases, it will remove more metal.

Instrument Identification

The instrument marked 'X' is a marking gauge used for marking witness marks, locating the center of a hole, and making hole.
The instrument is a combination square.

Hacksaw Operations

If a hacksaw blade breaks, it should be replaced.
If the cutting slows down, slow down the cutting and finish in the same line.
If the cutting is not straight, start cutting from the opposite side on the same line.

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This quiz tests your knowledge of filing angles and techniques used in metalworking. Learn about the different angles and their uses in filing materials.