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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 TPI (SAE) Distance between (Metric) Measure Dia. Tap.
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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 • 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
Buffing • Remove surface imperfections