Question

cutting tools

1. choose five cutting tools from the list.

for each tool:

• name it
• write which reference figure it is
• briefly describe the safety requirements for using the tool
• write what tasks it is used for.

cutting tools

tool name | reference letter | safety requirements | tasks tool is used for
hacksaw | b | |

Explanation:

Identify five cutting tools

We select five distinct cutting tools from the provided grid:

• Tool B: Hacksaw
• Tool C: Tin snips (or aviation snips)
• Tool E: Utility knife (or craft knife)
• Tool F: Threading die (used with a die stock to cut external threads)
• Tool H: Bench shear (or lever shear)

Determine safety requirements

For each selected tool, we outline essential safety practices:

• Hacksaw (B): Ensure blade is tensioned correctly; cut away from body; secure workpiece in a vice.
• Tin snips (C): Wear protective gloves to avoid sharp metal edges; keep fingers clear of blades.
• Utility knife (E): Always cut away from your body; retract the blade when not in use; keep hands behind the cutting path.
• Threading die (F): Apply cutting fluid; back off regularly to break chips; secure workpiece firmly.
• Bench shear (H): Keep fingers well clear of the blade; lock the handle when not in use; do not force materials thicker than rated capacity.

Determine tool applications

We define the primary tasks for each tool:

• Hacksaw (B): Cutting metal bars, tubes, and plastics.
• Tin snips (C): Cutting sheet metal and thin plastic sheets.
• Utility knife (E): Cutting paper, cardboard, leather, and thin plastics.
• Threading die (F): Cutting external threads on cylindrical metal rods.
• Bench shear (H): Shearing sheet metal, flat bars, or rods.

Answer:

Tool name	Reference Letter	Safety requirements	Tasks tool is used for
Tin snips	C	Wear heavy-duty gloves; keep fingers clear of the cutting blades.	Cutting and trimming sheet metal.
Utility knife	E	Cut away from the body; retract the blade when finished.	Cutting lightweight materials like cardboard and plastic.
Threading die	F	Use cutting lubricant; reverse periodically to clear metal chips.	Cutting external threads on round metal rods.
Bench shear	H	Keep hands clear of the lever and blade; do not overload.	Shearing sheet metal and metal plates.