Tools Flashcards
what is an angle grinder used for
used for removing excess material from a piece. there are many different kinds of blades
what’s a drill used for
Used for making holes
pillsr drill
a fixed drill, used for drilling holes or milling
what’s a scroll saw used for
these saw are designed for intricate scroll work, spiral lines or patterns
what’s a router used for
hand held power tool that hollows out a shape
what’s a Lathe used for
rotates to make shapes precisely
CNC milling machine uses
can move along multiple axis - to create variety of shapes
CNC - computer numerical controlled - designed and operated by a computer
CAD laser cutter uses
laser cutters only used by computers can be used on variety of materials -(melting burning or vaporising)
What’s a rivet gun used for
for forcing rivets into a pre-made hole in order to make a permanent joint
what’s a soldering iron used for
supplies heat to melt solder which makes a permanent joint. used in electronic assembly as it conducts electricity