Hand Process
Hand Process
There are different types of files such as flat, square, round, triangular,
knife, pillar, needle and mill.
Types of file
Hand file:
The hand file is for general use, typically on flat surfaces.
It is rectangular in cross-section, parallel in width along its length, but tapers
slightly in thickness for approximately the last third of its length towards the
point.
It is double-cut on both faces, single-cut on one edge and is plain on the
second edge.
Pillar file:
This file has the same section as a hand file but of a thinner section.
It is used for narrow slots and keyways.
Flat file
It is similar to hand file except that it both edges are single-cut.
Square file:
It has a square cross-section, parallel for approximately two-thirds of its length,
then tapering towards the point. It is double cut on all sides.
This file is used for filing keyways, slots and the smaller square or
rectangular holes with 90° sides.
Types of file
Three‐square file or triangular file:
It has a 60° triangle cross-section,
The three faces are double-cut and the edges sharp.
This file is used for surfaces which meet at less than 90°, angular holes and
recesses.
Round file:
The round file is of circular cross-section, parallel for approximately two-
thirds of its length and then tapering towards the point.
This file is used for enlarging round holes, elongating slots and finishing
internal
Half round file:
The flat side is double-cut and the curved side is single-cut on second-cut
and smooth files.
This is an extremely useful double-purpose file for flat surfaces and for
curved surfaces too large for the round file.
File Safety
Never use without handle
Only apply pressure on forward stroke
Hold with 2 hands
– 1 on handle & 1 on tip
Hold firm
Apply light, even pressure
File slowly= 1 stroke per second
Clean file with wire brush
Never hammer on use as a pry bar
– Files are brittle and break easily sending small part flying like shrapnel
Hacksaw
• Most hacksaw blades are made in standard lengths of 8, 10, and 12 in.
• Blade length is the distance between the centers of the holes at each end.
• Hand hacksaw blades are generally inch wide and 0.025 in. thick.
• The kerf, or cut, produced by the hacksaw is wider than the 0.025-in
thickness of the blade because of the set of the teeth.
• The spacing of the teeth on a hand hacksaw blade is called the pitch and is
expressed in teeth per inch of length
Flat
Cross-cut
Cutting Angles
Cutting angles
Rake angle (γ) :This angle helps in removing the chips away from the work piece.
Relief or clearance angle (α): It is the angle that allows the tool to cut without
rubbing on the work- piece.
Relief
Taps
Taps