Drills, taps and dies

Instructions:

For the seven questions:

• choose the correct answer
• write down your answer.

1. What does drilling a 'pilot' hole mean?

1. Drilling a small first hole.
2. Drilling the final large hole.
3. Drilling with a holesaw.
4. Drilling two holes next to each other.

2. The spiral grooves in a drill bit to remove the swarf are called what?

1. Bevels.
2. Shanks.
3. Flutes.
4. Angles.

3. What tool is used to cut a thread on the outside diameter of a shaft?

1. Die.
2. Tap.
3. Thread file.
4. Side cutters.

4. What tool is used to cut a thread on the inside diameter of a hole?

1. Die.
2. Tap.
3. Thread file.
4. Reamer.

5. What is the name of the tool shown?

1. Die.
2. Thread file.
3. Tap.
4. Reamer.

6. What is the name of the tool shown?

1. Die.
2. Thread file.
3. Tap.
4. Reamer.

7. When cutting a thread you should continue turning the tap in a forward motion until the thread cutting is complete.

1. True
2. False

 

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