Course Description

Files, hand reamers, and lapping tools are used to shape materials. The shapes created with these tools include flat surfaces, curved surfaces, and precision holes. Each tool requires knowledge of the tool and its use to make products that meet the requirements of an engineering drawing.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Explain the purpose and function of a file

• Identify the major components of a file

• List the most common types of files

• Define and describe the purpose of a hand reamer

• Discuss the use of an adjustable hand reamer

• Define and describe the purpose of a lapping tool

• Describe the purpose of lapping compounds

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2