Tools and equipment files

1. FILES
Workshop
Equipment

2. Files
A file is a metalworking, woodworking and plastic working tool used to cut fine
amounts of material from a work piece. It most commonly refers to the hand tool
style, which takes the form of a steel bar with a case hardened surface and a series
of sharp, parallel teeth. Most files have a narrow, pointed tang at one end to which
a handle can be fitted.
A similar tool is the rasp. This is an older form, with simpler teeth. As they have
larger clearance between teeth, these are usually used on softer, non-metallic
materials.
Related tools have been developed with abrasive surfaces, such as diamond
abrasives or silicon carbide. Because of their similar form and function, these have
also been termed 'files'.

3. Types
 Files come in a wide variety of
materials, sizes, shapes, cuts, and
tooth configurations. The cross-
section of a file can be flat, round,
half-round, triangular, square,
knife edge or of a more specialized
shape. There is no unitary
international standard for file
nomenclature; however, there are
many generally accepted names for
certain kinds of files
File Types

4. Files used in workshop
 Hand file
Hand files are parallel in width
and tapered in thickness; they are
used for general work.
 Half-round file

5.  Three Square
Is triangular in section and very
useful when filing ‘tight’ corners /
angles. The sharp edges allow the
file to fit into corners when filing.
 Knife
Knife files are very useful when
filing where there is little
space. Knife files are very thin
and can fit into small gaps.

6.  Square File
The square file is quite thin and fits into corners well.
They can be used to file slots in metal or for filing
where there is little space.

7. Grade Of Cut
Files