Also Read
Straight snip:-
For cutting along straight line, straight snip is used whose blades are straight. It is used to cut 22 S.W.G or lighter. To cut sheets of greater thickness lever shearing m/c is used.
Hollow punch:-
When circular holes are to be cut in the sheet then hollow punch is used for thin sheets. The sheet should be placed over the wood or thick block of lead to avoid chipping of edges of the punch.
Chisels:-
These are generally used in sheet metal shop for cutting sheets, rivets and bolts.
Taper stake:-
It is used for rounding of tapering jobs such as conical jobs.
Hose stake:-
There are two square holes for holding two stakes at a time for carrying out different operations.
Half Round Stake:-
It is used for pressing round seam joint on inner side.
Grooving stake:-
It is made up of forged steel and is used to make grooves of different sizes. Grooves are made to impart strength.
Soldering iron:-
Soldering iron is composed of a heated metal tip and an insulated handle. Heating is often achieved electrically, by passing an electric current through a resistive heating element.It is used for permanently Weld the seamed joint by help of heat.
Comments