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sheetmetal layout tools

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what does a combination set include?
12in steel rule, 3 heads,
-tock
-rotractor
-enter
scales or rules?
- rigid or flex
-dont use end, could be damaged
- used to layout lines
dividers/calipers?
-measure or transfer dimension
-scribe circles
-tranfer to material
what kind of punches are there?
prick
center: 2 types
-solid
-automatic
tranfer
pin
example of each punch?
prick- Tranfers dimensions, sharp narrow point

Center-give indent. for metal
- solid, automatic

Transfer-mark hole loc.
-start struck hole

Pin-remove fastener from hole
what is a Ketts saw?
electric,small circular blades, removes damage on angled parts.
what is a recip saw?
cuts large damaged sections "hack saw"
2 teeth on work at all times
what are nibblers?
-rough cutting small holes
-electric, pneumatic, hand operated.
cuts chunks of metal
two types of files?
single cut
double cut
coarseness of cuts? 5 grades
coarse
bastard
second
smooth
dead smooth

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