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Fitting: 2.what Are The Different Types of Tools Used in Fitting?

The document outlines various tools used in fitting, categorized into holding, cutting, filing, striking, measuring, marking, supporting, testing, and threading tools. Each category includes specific tools such as bench vices, chisels, files, hammers, calipers, scribers, surface plates, try squares, taps, and dies, along with their functions and characteristics. This comprehensive overview serves as a guide for understanding the essential tools required for fitting tasks.

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Fitting: 2.what Are The Different Types of Tools Used in Fitting?

The document outlines various tools used in fitting, categorized into holding, cutting, filing, striking, measuring, marking, supporting, testing, and threading tools. Each category includes specific tools such as bench vices, chisels, files, hammers, calipers, scribers, surface plates, try squares, taps, and dies, along with their functions and characteristics. This comprehensive overview serves as a guide for understanding the essential tools required for fitting tasks.

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FITTING

2.What are the different types of tools used in fitting?

• FITTING TOOLS

A .Holding Tools

• Bench Vice
• Fixed to a workbench.
• Has two jaws: one fixed and one movable.
• Used for clamping
workpieces securely.
• Hand Vice
• For small parts (nails,
screws, wires).
• Operated with a wing nut.
• V-Block
• Cast iron block with a 90° “V” groove.
• Used with a “U” clamp to hold round jobs.

B. Cutting Tools

• Chisels
• Made of high-carbon steel.
• Types:
• Flat Chisel: General purpose.
• Cape Chisel: Narrow grooves, keyways.
• Half-Round Chisel: Concave surfaces.
• Diamond Point Chisel: Corners and V-
grooves.
• Hack Saw
• U-shaped frame with a high-carbon steel blade.
• Blade sizes: 250 mm long, 12 mm wide.
• Blades categorized by TPI (Teeth Per Inch): 8, 24, etc.
C. Filing Tools

• Files
• Used to smooth or shape metal.
• Parts: Tang, body (blade), handle.
• Cut Types:
• Single Cut: Soft metals.
• Double Cut: Hard metals.
• Rasp Cut: Soft materials like wood.
• Grades: Rough, Bastard, Second Cut, Smooth, Dead Smooth.
• Shapes:
• Flat, Hand, Triangular, Half-Round, Round, Square, Mill, Warding, Knife-edge.
• File Card
• Cleans clogged teeth of a file (prevents “pinning”).

D. Striking Tools

• Hammers
• Ball Peen, Cross Peen, Straight Peen.
• Used for striking chisels, punches, etc.
• Parts: Face, Peen, Eye, Handle.

E. Measuring Tools

• Steel Rule
• Simple linear measurement tool.
• Vernier Caliper
• Measures internal, external, and depth dimensions.
• Common least counts: 0.1 mm, 0.02 mm.
• Micrometer
• Measures with precision up to 0.01 mm.
• Used for outer dimensions.
• Vernier Height Gauge
• Measures heights or marks out parts on a surface plate.
• Protractors
• Engineer’s Protractor: Basic angular measurement.
• Bevel Protractor: Vernier-based, accurate up to 5’.

F. Marking Tools

• Scriber
• Sharp tool to mark layout lines.
• Punches
• Centre Punch (90°): For drill marking.
• Dot Punch (60°): For layout.
• Prick Punch (30°): Fine layout marks.
• Plunger Punch: Automatic spring-loaded.
• Divider
• For arcs, transferring measurements.
• Odd Leg Caliper
• Also called Jenny Caliper.
• Marks parallel lines and center on round jobs.
• Surface Gauge / Scribing Block
• Used with surface and angle plates for precision layout.

G. Supporting Tools

• Surface Plate
• Provides a true flat reference surface.
• Angle Plate
• Supports work perpendicular to the surface plate.

H. Testing Tools

• Try Square
• Checks squareness and flatness.
• Inside/Outside Calipers
• For checking internal/external dimensions.
• Feeler Gauge
• Checks gap thickness.
• Screw Pitch Gauge
• Identifies thread pitch.
• Radius Gauge
• Checks internal/external radii.

I.Threading Tools

• Tap
• Makes internal threads.
• Tap set: Taper (rougher), Intermediate, Plug (finisher).
• Held with a tap wrench.
• Die
• Makes external threads.
• Types: Solid round, Split round, Adjustable square.
• Held in a die stock.

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