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Drill Info MECH-1240
Drill Information for Manual Machine Tools
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which toolholder type is more commonly used in industry for holding on to bits and cutting tools greater than a half-inch in diameter? | Taper. |
| Which taper variety is referred to as self-locking with a consistent taper and wedge at the back? | Morse taper. |
| Which part of the drill bit is the narrow, raised strip that follows the outer edge of the bit's raised land? | The margin. The margin is also the location where measurements should be taken as it is the widest part of the bit. |
| What is the core of the drill that also forms the chisel at the drill bit's tip? | The web. |
| When the lips of the drill bit become dull, what can be done to resharpen them? | Grinding them down to a reference bit by hand or with an automated machine tool. |
| When and how should pilot holes be used? | When drilling any hole greater than a half-inch in diameter, a pilot hole should be drilled at a diameter equal to the web or the chisel of the main bit. |
| What process is used to reduce the edges of the chisel end of a drill bit? | Thinning. |
| What is the difference between spot drills and center drills? | Spot drills are used for producing a small divot closer to the size of the main drill bit, while center drills are a more delicate version of the same type with a taper. |
| What is a center punch? | A semi-inaccurate hand tool which adds a very small divot to the work surface. |
| What is the difference between tools with square ends and tools with straight or tapered ends? | Tools with square ends are always hand tools, while tools with straight or tapered ends are always used in automated machines. |
| When drilling, you must always have ________ before starting, commonly using a clamp or vice? | Mechanical advantage. |