Which chisel type is used for cutting key-ways, Grooves and slots?

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  1. Flat chisel
  2. Diamond point chisel
  3. Cross cut chisel
  4. Half round nose chisel

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Option 3 : Cross cut chisel
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Explanation:

  • The cold chisel is a hand cutting tool used by fitters for chipping and cutting-off operations.
  • Chipping is an operation of removing excess metal with the help of a chisel and hammer. Chipped surfaces being rough, they should be finished by filing.
  • Chisels are made from high carbon steel or chrome vanadium steel.
  • Common types of chisels:
  • There are five common types of chisels.
  1. Flat chisels: They are used to remove metal from large flat surfaces and chip-off excess metal of welded joints and castings.
  2. Cross-cut or cape chisels: These are used for cutting keyways, grooves, and slots.
  3. Half-round nose chisels: They are used for cutting curved grooves (oil grooves).
  4. Diamond point chisels: These are used for squaring materials at the corners, joints.
  5. Web chisels/ punching chisels: These chisels are used for separating metals after chain drilling.

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