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A joint created by welding is __________ the original metal.
as strong or stronger than |
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harmful to |
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weaker than |
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as strong or slightly weaker than |
The joint created by welding is as strong or stronger than the original metal.
This tool is a(n) __________.
outside caliper |
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outside micrometer |
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inside micrometer |
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inside caliper |
Micrometers provide accuracy to the thousandths of an inch and come in outside and inside varieties. An outside micrometer is used to measure outside thickness, such as the diameter of a bolt, while an inside micrometer is used to measure the inside dimension of an object, such as the diameter of the hole of a nut or the width of a channel.
These tools are called:
planes |
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files |
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chisels |
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rasps |
Wood chisels are used to shape or smooth wood surfaces. They come in a variety of widths and can be used with hand power or tapped with a mallet when deeper cuts need to be made.
When using a hacksaw, blades with __________ teeth are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.
more |
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less |
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thinner |
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wider |
A hacksaw has replaceable blades and is used to cut metal. The blade type is chosen based on the material that is to be cut. Blades with larger numbers of teeth per inch are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.
Which of the following is the primary difference between pliers and pincers?
pliers squeeze, pincers cut or pull |
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pincers squeeze, pliers cut or pull |
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pliers are designed for large objects, pincers are designed for small objects |
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pincers are designed for large objects, pliers are designed for small objects |
Pincers provide a mechanical advantage that's used to cut, pinch or pull an object. The force applied to pincers is concentrated to a point or to an edge of the tool which allows pincers to be brought very close to a surface. Pincers are typically used for removing objects from a material to which they've previously been applied, for example, to pull nails from wood.