Metal Working Tools

Metal Working Tools Tap & Die Sets “Heli-Coil” Tin Snips Grinders

Thread Cutting Tap and Die sets SAE (NF) (NC) Metric; pitch and diameter Pipe thread (tapered)

Thread Cutting Measure threads Measure Dia. TPI (SAE) Distance between (Metric) Measure Dia.

Tap Makes internal threads (Female)

Die Makes External Threads (male)

Metal Working Tools Heli-Coil Drill Tap Insert Fasten

Metal Cutting Tools Snips offset duckbill aviation Saws and Nibblers

Offset For Cutting Long Inside Radiuses

Duckbill Used for cutting circles, other curved designs

Aviation Cut easier because of compound leverage.

Saws and Nibblers Many, Many, Types

Saws and Nibblers Must remember: There is always a correct tool for the job

Surface Prep Grinding Buffing

Grinding Rapid removal of material

Before and After

Buffing Remove surface imperfections

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