electric filing Flashcards
the power of the machine or its ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filing
torque
the tightness of the inside of the shank where the bit fits into the handpiece
tolerance
balanced bits that do not wobble or vibrate, are referred to as centered
concentric bits
measured by the number of abrasive particles per square inch
grit
long slender cuts or grooves found on carbide bit
flutes
the term used for when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks
maintenance
the number of times the bits turns in a complete in one minute
revolutions per minute rpm
come in all different shapes and sizes
bits
bits are cut with finished - so that they are not sharp on top
edges
made from either natural or synthetic diamond particles attached to the surfaces of metal bits
diamond bits
made of metal w flute-like cuts that shave the enhancement product instead of scratching it te way file, sand and diamond bits do
carbide bits
the shorter coned shaped bit is designed w a flat top and can be used to shape the top surface of the nail to cut maintenance on small nails
tapered barrel bits
designed for cuticle saftey work. can be used for underneath the nail and for shaping
cuticle safety bits
slim, long, tapered and pointed but can be used at the cuticle, underneath the nail and on top of the nail, and to prep the cuticle for a fill
cone-shaped bits
can be used for underneath the nail and the cuticle area
football-shaped bits
the small and pointed bit that can used for tight spaces such as under the nail, sidewalls and for making designer holes in nails
unc bits
small, slender but that is available in flat-topped or round-tipped version and is similar to unc bit
bullet bits
this pointed bit usually as slim as the actual shank of a bit
needle bits
bits used to perform maintenance procedure are commonly marketed and referred to as backfill bits
maintenance bits
designed to used sideways to carve out a āVā into the smile line area during a maintenance procedure
french fill bits
diamond surface that is used flat on the tip of the natural nail to shorten and shape
natural nail disc
come in 3 different colors (yellow, black and green) and 3 different shapes ( long barrel shape w a flat top and 2 different shapes rounded tips). used to buff the natural nail smooth or to smooth the cuticle areas
rubber synthetic natural nail bits
sometimes called buffer bits, are usually made of chamois, cotton or soft leather material
high shine bits
one use only paper bits that slide onto a mandrel. used for shortening and shaping the top surface of the nails, removing gel sealant and filing calluses on the feet
sanding and arbor bands
