7.3 Flashcards
What category tools are screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, clamping tools, spanners, wrenches and sockets, and torque wrenches?
The engineers general hand tools
Why are marking out tools invaluable instruments for an engineer?
Enable precise measurements and markings
What are rules used for? (Measuring rule)
Provide standardised references
What tools allow engineers to shape, trim and modify materials?
Cutting tools
What do drilling, finishing and thread cutting tools allow?
Perform precise and intricate tasks during maintenance and repair
What is a screwdriver made up of?
Tip, shank and handle
What process does the tip of a screw driver go through to give protection and long life?
Hardened
In a slotted screw driver what is dimension A and B?
A- Blade thickness
B- Blade width
How much should the screwdriver tip fill?
75%
What is the point angle of a Philips screw driver?
30°
What point angle is Reed & Prince or frearson screw?
45°
What happens to the head of a screw when an incorrect bit is used?
Cam-out
What is pozidriv an improved version of?
Philips
What tool is classified by there pein, Face, weight or shape?
Hammers
What are the 3 types of hammers used on a daily basis in the aviation industry?
Ball Pein, DIN and soft face mallet
What is a soft faced mallet designed for?
Offer driving force without damaging the surface
What are pliers classified by?
Function and nose
How many types of joints do pliers have?
4
What pliers have a half cut out and placed inside each other with a pivot point?
Single fixed
What pliers have a toggle joint (extra part to give more leverage?
Toggle compound
What joint in pliers are the 2 pieces on top of each other?
Lap joint
What joint can the pliers move to increase or decrease width at the joint?
Slip joint
What pliers can Hold, Cut, Twist or Bend?
Combination Pliers