A flat file is a type of files and rasps in the hand tools category and is similar to the mill file. It is a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces. It is usually used for smoothening of plastic, wood or metal. Available in 3 cut courses bastard, medium and smooth. It is generally tapered in width and thickness. It is one of the most preferred files in the general-purpose type of files. Along with the sharpening of tools, it is also used for cleaning relay contacts and cleaning the painted or rusted surfaces for earthing purposes.
They both are a similar type of tool. It is a form of machinist’s file useful for a wide range of filling tasks. Primary use of both these tools is for finishing, shaping, and wide deburring range of materials including both hard metal and soft metal. Double cut hand and flat files have a high removal rate and most often used for shaping. Single cut flat files are usually used to sharpen tools with blades, to do the filing of material and turn it to a smooth finish or for deburring. Both flat file and hand file can be used to round corners and create convex surfaces.
Common recommendations on how to properly maintain your files:
1. Always keep the files clean and dry to avoid unnecessary rusting.
2. Store the files separately from each other and other tools as well.
3. Ensure that the handle of file is not separated or if it is fitted securely.
4. Make sure you don’t subject the file to bending or excessive pressure.
Flat bastard machinist steel file – They are available in both the format of double cut on sides and single cut on sides. Mostly used by machinists, ship and engine builders and repairman. It is rectangular in cross-section and taper slightly towards point in width. Usually, it possesses a PVC file handle.
Flat superlight bastard cut steel saw – They are super light in weight as the name suggests. It is designed with the right shape and size to provide ease to the user while shaping or finishing the material. It is made up of sturdy materials, thus can last for a longer time.
Cut machinist steel file – It is used in a variety of artistic trades, ranging from jewellery making to the creation of ornate metal gates. Coarse type is used for the rapid removal of material and is usually double cut to increase the speed. A single cut is preferred for finishing purpose.
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Few of our top-selling flat files consist of Taparia FL3501 Flat Bastard Machinist Steel File, Taparia FL2001-200mm Flat Bastard Machinist Steel File, Taparia FLSL2501-250mm Flat Super Light Bastard Cut Steel Saw File, Everest FTRP 3502-350 mm Flat Wood RASP File, Jhalani- 6 inch,10 Pieces Flat Bastard Steel Files. To know more about these products, you can visit our website www.shakedeal.com.
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