Title: Use a file to de-burr, radius, and chamfer parts.
Course: Industrial Maintenance Technology (13203-I) > Section: Demonstrating Mechanical Skill with Hand and Power Tools

Performance includes

- identifying files and making appropriate selections for a given filing task
- safe and accurate de-burring of parts
- safe and accurate cutting of radii and chamfers on mechanical components.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What characteristics of a part determine the appropriate file to select?
- How does one ensure safety when de-burring parts with a file?
- What preparation steps are necessary before cutting radii and chamfers?