Tools Flashcards
Tools are an extension of our…
Arms, hands, fingers, ears, and back, legs
What are pliers used for?
Used to grip, cut, crimp, hold, and bend various parts
What are screwdrivers used for?
To remove and/or installed screws
What are wrenches used for?
To remove and/or install nuts and bolts
What is standard sized tools measures in?
In fractions of an inch
Example 3/4”
What is metric sized tools measured in?
Given in millimetres
Example 13mm
What are punches used for?
Marking parts, aligning holes, driving shafts/pins/metal rods out of holes
What are chisels used for?
Cutting off damaged or badly rusted must and bolts, and rivet heads.
What are the drive sizes that sockets come in?
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 5/8, and 1 inch industrial sizes
What are extensions used for?
Used to let you reach fasteners that are surrounded by parts
What is a universal joint?
Is a swivel that allows the socket wrench to reach around obstructions.
What do files do?
Files remove burrs, nicks, sharp edges, and are used for smoothing, shaping, and sizing operations
What are the safe handling procedures for files?
Clean files with a file card or a wire brush
Always use a handle
What are wire brushes used for?
Used to remove larger particles of dirt, rust, and other debris from metal parts
What is a parts cleaning brush used for?
Used with a cleaning fluid to clean parts without causing damage
