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Types of Metal Files and Their Uses

The document provides specifications for various types of files including flat, hand, half round, square, round, three square, and pillar regular files. It lists the intended applications, available cuts (bastard, second, smooth), code numbers, sizes in inches and millimeters, widths, and thicknesses for each type of file.

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Types of Metal Files and Their Uses

The document provides specifications for various types of files including flat, hand, half round, square, round, three square, and pillar regular files. It lists the intended applications, available cuts (bastard, second, smooth), code numbers, sizes in inches and millimeters, widths, and thicknesses for each type of file.

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Flat

These files are designed for all trades for general work on iron, steel etc. They are slightly
tapered in width and thickness.

Application : General removal file work on Iron & Steel.

Cuts Available : Double Cut - Bastard, Second, Smooth

Hand
These files can be used on corners and for other work, where a `safe' or uncut
edge is needed. Double cut only. Available in Bastard, Second Cut and Smooth.

Application : General removal & when safe & uncutedge is needed.

Cuts Available : Double Cut - Bastard, Second, Smooth

CODE NO. 04 HD 06 HD 08 HD 10 HD 12 HD 14 HD
INCHES 4 6 8 10 12 14
SIZE
MM 100 150 200 250 300 350
WIDTH MM 12 16 20.5 25.0 29.8 35.5
THICKNESS MM 3 4 4.45 5.80 6.1 7.1

CODE NO. 04 FL 06 FL 08 FL 10 FL 12 FL 14 FL
INCHES 4 6 8 10 12 14
SIZE
MM 100 150 200 250 300 350
WIDTH MM 12 16 20.5 25.0 29.8 35.5
THICKNESS MM 3 4 4.45 5.80 6.1 7.1

Half Round

Files for rapid removal of metal. The cross section allows the files to be used effectively
on convex and concave surfaces. Available in Bastard, Second Cut and Smooth.

Application : For Rapid removal can be used on concave & convex surfaces

Cuts Available : Double Cut - Bastard, Second, Smooth


CODE NO. 04 HR 06 HR 08 HR 10 HR 12 HR 14 HR 16 HR 18 HR
INCHES 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
SIZE
MM 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
WIDTH MM 12 16.3 20.4 24.9 29.8 34.8 39.6 45.3
THICKNESS MM 4 5.0 6 7.3 8.9 10.5 12 13.2

Square

These files are principally used for filing slots, keyways and also for general surface.
Preferable to a Flat File, because of its heavier sections. Available in Rough, Bastard,
Second Cut and Smooth.

Application : For filing slots key ways & general surfaces

Cuts Available : Double Cut - Bastard, Second, Smooth

CODE NO. 04 SQ 05 SQ 06 SQ 08 SQ 10 SQ 12 SQ 14 SQ 16 SQ 18 SQ
INCHES 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
SIZE
MM 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
THICKNESS MM 3.9 5 6 7.7 9.6 12.2 15.9 18.3 22

Round Files are extremely suitable for filing circular openings or concave surfaces:
Available in Bastard, Second Cut, Smooth and special cut.

Application : For circular opening or concave surfaces

Cuts Available : Double Cut - Bastard, Second, Smooth

CODE NO. 04 RD 05 RD 06 RD 08 RD 10 RD 12 RD 14 RD 16 RD 18 RD
INCHES 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
SIZE
MM 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
THICKNESS MM 3.8 5 6.3 7.15 9.25 12 16 19 22

Three Square (Triangular)

These files are designed for filing internal angles above 60 o, clearing out sqare corners
and for filing H.S.S. tools after machining. Available in Bastard, Second Cut and
Smooth.
Application : For filing sharp inside corner angles above 60o

Cuts Available : Double Cut - Bastard, Second, Smooth

CODE NO. 04 TS 05 TS 06 TS 08 TS 10 TS 12 TS 14 TS 16 TS 18 TS
INCHES 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
SIZE
MM 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
WIDTH MM 9.0 10 12.7 15.5 19.0 21.6 24.6 27 32

Pillar regular

These files are specially designed for mill wrights and machanics for use in enlarging
key-ways, slots etc. close to the shoulder. Made in Tabulated Cross Sections and any
standard length can be supplied. Available in Bastard, Second Cut and Smooth.

Application : Used for mill wrights & to enlarge key ways.

Cuts Available : Double Cut - Bastard, Second, Smooth

CODE NO. 06 PR 08 PR 10 PR 12 PR
INCHES 6 8 10 12
SIZE
MM 150 200 250 300
WIDTH MM 11.3 14.5 18.0 21.0
THICKNESS MM 5.7 7.3 9.0 10.6

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