Day 2 Progress Check Flashcards
Which tool is used to transmit the force from a rivet gun onto the top of the rivet for bucking?
Header set
What is the primary advantage of using an angle drill motor in sheet metal work?
Ability to drill holes in tight or confined areas
What is the purpose of a cleco tool?
To hold metal aligned when drilling
What is the purpose of a dimple die?
To create an indentation around a hole for a countersunk rivet
Which tool is used to mark hole locations or drill pilot holes from hidden holes in overlapping sheets?
Hole finder/duplicator
Which tool is typically used to create compound curves or double curvatures in sheet metal?
Both listed
Which tool is used to put an inside curve or compound curvature into metal?
Shrinker
Which tool is used to crimp a Rivnut fastener onto sheet metal?
Rivnut installer
What is the purpose of a microstop when installing countersunk rivets?
To dimple the metal around the hole
To adjust the depth of the countersink
Correct:
All listed
Correct answer
To hold the countersink in a vertical position
What is the purpose of a belt sander in sheet metal work?
To form curves or radii in metal
Which tool is used to cut aircraft solid rivets to the required length?
Rivet cutter
Which tool is primarily used to remove threaded Hi-Lok collars?
Collar remover
Which tool is typically used to shave down the shop head of a rivet for NACA (flush) riveting?
Rivet shaver
What is the primary use of a fly cutter?
To cut large holes in metal
What is the minimum sheet metal thickness recommended for countersinking a hole for a 3/16” rivet?
0.063”
