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✂️ Part 2: Cutting Tools – Description & Use

Cutting tools are used to trim, shape, or cut metal sheets as per markings.

1. ✂️ Straight Snips (Hand Shears)

• Like heavy-duty scissors for sheet metal

✒️ Part 1: Marking Tools – Description & Use

Marking tools help draw lines, angles, arcs, circles, or reference points before cutting or bending.

Introduction to Sheet Metal Tools

Sheet metal tools are specialized instruments used to measure, cut, bend, and join metal sheets. These tools can be manual or powered, and each serves a specific purpose in sheet metal work. Understanding their functions and proper usage is essential for creating high-quality work.

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📏 Surface Gauges – Types, Uses, Care & Maintenance

Surface gauges (also called marking stands) are important tools used for accurate marking and layout work, especially on metal surfaces during fitting and fabrication tasks.

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🧠 Summary Table

📏 Surface Gauge (Marking Stand)

• 🔹 Description: A base with a vertical rod and scriber arm

📐 Angle Plate

• 🔹 Description: L-shaped plate, made of cast iron

Surface Plate

• 🔹 Description: A heavy, flat plate made of cast iron or granite

Calipers

Calipers are used for measuring and marking distances between surfaces or features.