Tools Flashcards

1
Q

When using a hack saw, how many teeth must be in contact with the metal?

A

More than one

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2
Q

What technique is used to produce a good cut with a hack saw?

A
Hold at an angle 
Forward stroke under pressure 
Return stroke without pressure
Use whole blade 
Near end of cut, reduce pressure
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3
Q

What has to be remembered when fitting normal hacksaw blades and junior hacksaw blades?

A

Normal - Teeth pointing away from handle

Junior - Teeth pointing towards handles

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4
Q

What prevents the hacksaw blade from binding in the material when in use?

A

Blade is waved

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5
Q

What is a Double-Cut file?

A

Two sets of teeth overlaid for faster material removal

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6
Q

When would a double-cut file be used?

A

Fast metal removal

Where rough finish is permissible

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7
Q

What types of cuts of files are there?

A

Single
Double
Rasp
Curved (dreadnought)

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8
Q

How is a file best used?

A

Bench vice 5-8cm below elbow
Gentle pressure on forward stroke
One hand on handle, other on file itself

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9
Q

Purpose of draw-filing?

A

Finishing off a material

Smooth finish

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10
Q

What is the purpose of the flute on a drill?

A

Removal of swarf

Allow cutting fluid to reach cutting lips

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11
Q

What elements make up the body of the drill?

A

Lip, land, margin, flute

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12
Q

What type of drill is best for sheet metal work?

A

Jobber drill

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13
Q

What is the drill point angle utilised for general purpose drilling?

A

118 degrees
140 degrees
80 degrees

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14
Q

A pillar drill makes it possible to do what?

A

Precision work

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15
Q

Advantages of pneumatic drills

A

Less hazardous

Control

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16
Q

Probable causes if a drill won’t feed into the material?

A

Blunt

Drill too large (pilot hole required)

17
Q

Purpose of a drill guide?

A

Keeps the drill 90 degrees to the skin surfaces

18
Q

How is a hole-finder used?

A

Resembles a clamp that slips over the new skin
Pin underneath which fits through the hole in the structure
Shows drill where next hole will be

19
Q

How is a drill gauge used?

A

Tip of drill inserted into holes until one fits

20
Q

Advantages of a drill agent?

A

Lubricates
Cools
Improves tool life

21
Q

Two systems of fits?

A

Hole based

Shaft based

22
Q

Common factors that affect the size of a reamed hole

A
Pilot-hole diameter 
Hardness of material 
Speed 
Sharpness 
Feed
23
Q

What is knife-edging?

A

Sheet metal being countersunk entirely through the sheet

24
Q

What countersink angles are in aviation?

A

82 degrees
120 degrees
100 degrees

25
Purpose of a microstop countersink?
Controls countersink depth and keeps cutter perpendicular to the work surface
26
What device is used to countersink inaccessible fastener holes?
Back counter sinker
27
What is Spot facing?
Cutting flat area for a bolt head or nut on a contoured or uneven surface
28
In what situations should you allow extra depth when adjusting a Microstop Countersinker?
Because it is done with skin tape, allow for this added thickness
29
What common fastener thread forms are used on aircraft?
UNC | UNF
30
What does a regular Hand Tap Set consist of?
A taper, an intermediate and a bottoming tap
31
Benefit of synthetic oil over mineral oil?
Can produce very consistent quality base stocks of different viscosities
32
What is the problem with putting synthetic oil in a mineral system and vice versa?
Can break down the seals, destroying effectiveness
33
With a micrometer, what should be used to turn the thimble?
Ratchet stop
34
How is a micrometer calibrated?
Zero check | Slip gauge
35
What different types of measurements can be taken with Vernier Callipers?
Imperial and metric External Internal Depth
36
Most common vernier calliper?
1/20th or 0.05mm
37
What maintenance occasionally needs carried out on punches?
Deburring of striking face