Hand Tools Flashcards
What are three types of mechanical advantage that hand tools use?
Any three of:
1. Lever
2. Screw
3. Hydraulics
4. Inertia
5. Pulleys
6. Gears
How are cutting tools able to cut into the material they are pressed into?
The cutting edge is harder than the material.
How is the size of a bench vise determined?
By the width of its jaws.
The bench yoke vise (A) and the top screw bench chain vise (B) are used for what?
To hold pipe while it is being threaded, cut, or connected.
How is the size of a C-clamp determined?
The maximum distance between the jaws when the jaws are fully open determines the size of the C-clamp.
Why is the face of a ball-peen hammer have a slight dome to it?
To allow a surface to be struck without leaving a half moon imprint on the material.
Why should you never strike two hammers together when driving something?
They are both made of hardened steel and may shatter.
What is the included angle on a center punch and why is it this angle?
The included angle is 90-degrees.
This makes a wider indentation in the workpiece, which helps to start a drill.
What is the included angle on a prick punch and why is it this angle?
The included angle is 30- to 60-degrees.
The slender point angle, makes smaller, neater indentations in the workpiece which is good for layout work.
What are pin punches used for?
Used to drive or remove dowel pins, tapered pins, cotter pins and keys.
What is a drift punch use for?
- Aligning holes.
- Starting punch for stubborn or difficult to remove parts.
What are transfer punches used for?
To transfer center points of holes to another material.
Why is the box end of a wrench a good fastening device?
All the faces of the nut are in contact with the wrench.
Why are box end wrenches angled at 15-degrees to the working surface?
So that your hand clears the work.
Why is an open ended wrench angled at 15-degrees?
Flipping it over makes it easier to get a fresh bite on a nut, which is good in hard to reach places.
Why should you never use regular sockets with a pneumatic or electric impact wrench?
They can shatter.
What are some benefits of beam type and dial type torque wrenches compared to click type?
- They are useful for measuring rotating torques or preloads.
What are some options to increase the limits of a torque wrench?
- Torque wrench extensions.
- Torque multipliers.
What type of wrench should be used on a pipe if you want to avoid crushing the pipe?
A chain wrench.
If you want to avoid damaging the surface of a cylindrical component, what wrench should you use?
A strap wrench.
What type of wrench would you use to turn a notched nut?
A spanner wrench.
What type of wrench is used to turn a pin faced nut?
A pin-faced wrench.
What is the special wrench that is designed to be hammered on?
A slug wrench.
Which feature of a prybar acts as a fulcrum to increase leverage?
The rolling head.
How is the size of an adjustable wrench specified?
The length of the handle.
Why should blocking be placed under a load after jacking?
The jack could fail and the load could collapse.
What should be done to a shaft before using a puller?
Before removing a bearing or hub from a shaft with a puller, inspect and clean the shaft area.
How can a shaft be protected from the turning of the screw on a 3-jaw puller?
A soft center placed in between the shaft and screw.
What abrasive is used for rapid metal removal on ferrous materials such as steel?
Aluminum oxide.
What abrasive is used for polishing non-ferrous metals and steels when a high-quality finish is required?
Silicon carbide.
What is the amount of material removed by lapping?
Approximately 0.0005 inches or 0.01 mm.
Which method of lapping decreases the time required to finish a surface?
Wet.
What are the four main parts of a hacksaw?
- Frame.
- Blade.
- Handle.
- Adjusting nut (blade tensioning device).
What are the standard blade lengths and blade widths of hacksaw blades?
- 10- and 12-inch lengths.
- 0.5-inch width and 0.025-inch thickness.
How is hacksaw blade pitch measured.
The number of saw blade teeth per inch.
What hacksaw blade pitch is used for cutting soft, thick, heavy cross-sections of steel, iron, brass, bronze, copper, and aluminum?
14-pitch blade.
What hacksaw blade pitch is used for alloy steels, iron pipe and light angle iron, and is the most satisfactory blade for general shop use?
18-pitch blade.
What hacksaw blade pitch is used for cutting material with a small cross-section, which includes high-carbon steel drill rod, medium sheet metal, and heavy tubing?
24-pitch blade.
What hacksaw blade pitch is used for thin sheet metal and tubing, stainless steels, and tool steels?
32-pitch blade.
How many hacksaw blade teeth must remain in contact with the work?
3 teeth.