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Download Solution PDFWhich chisel type is used for cutting key-ways, Grooves and slots?
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- 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.
- Flat chisels: They are used to remove metal from large flat surfaces and chip-off excess metal of welded joints and castings.
- Cross-cut or cape chisels: These are used for cutting keyways, grooves, and slots.
- Half-round nose chisels: They are used for cutting curved grooves (oil grooves).
- Diamond point chisels: These are used for squaring materials at the corners, joints.
- Web chisels/ punching chisels: These chisels are used for separating metals after chain drilling.
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