Layout is the process of marking a workpiece prior to cutting in order to have a visual ... Common benchwork operations include hand tapping, hand reaming, hand filing, and engraving. Manually ...

One of the most critical decisions for tapping aluminum is the selection of a suitable tap geometry. Generally, spiral-fluted or straight-fluted taps can be used; the choice depends on the application ...

The rod can be slowly turned by hand to adjust the workpiece position, to allow the gear teeth to be cut to an appropriate depth. The method of action is simple. As the tap turns it not only cuts ...