M7.3 Flashcards
How do you attempt to reduce parallax error?
Your observing eye should be as near as possible
Why should you never use a lead pencil on titanium?
Because the carbon can infuse the metal and cause cracking
Why cant you use normal lead pencil on aluminium alloy?
Because it introduces graphite into the material causing corrosion
What is the angle of a centre punch?
60 degrees
When sawing how many teeth should be in contact with the material?
More than one
What is the pitch of a saw bade?
Tooth to tooth
What are the three types of saw blades?
- coarse
- medium
- fine
Why is the slot of a saw blade thicker than the blade?
To stop it from binding (known as clearance or kerf)
What are the four types of files?
-single cut (smooth)
-double cut (second)
-rasp cut (bastard)
-dreadnought (rough)
(Grades of cut)
What is pinning of a file?
Clogging of the teeth
What are drills made it of?
Carbon steel or high speed steel
What is the lip angle of a drill bit?
Half the included angle
What is the included angle of a drill bit?
118 degrees
What is the taper called on taper shank drill?
Morse taper
For very hard metals what is the included angle of the drill?
140 degrees
What can the included angle be dropped to for soft metals?
40 degrees
What is the most common drill for sheet metal?
Pneumatic or air drill
What is another name for the flat offset driving head?
Pork chop
What does a drill stop do?
Regulates the hole depth and cushions the break through
What is the job of the drill guide?
It keeps the drill at 90 degrees to the skin surface
What is boelube?
Is an agent for drilling aluminium, magnesium, steel, titanium
How long after using should boelube be removed?
Within 48 hours
What is tolerance?
The difference between the maximum and minimum sizes
What are the three types of fit?
- clearance fit
- interference fit
- transition fit
What are the limits called on a tolerance?
Upper and lower limits