Types of files and their uses: Files are essential hand tools used for cutting, shaping, deburring, finishing, and removing small amounts of material from metal, wood, plastic, and other workpieces. The shape, tooth pattern, and cut of a file determine the type of surface it can produce and the application it is best suited for. This infographic presents 12 common types of files, each designed for a specific shaping or finishing requirement. 🔹 1. Flat File – Used for general-purpose filing, flattening surfaces, removing burrs, and shaping flat edges. 🔹 2. Hand File – A versatile file with a flat working surface, commonly used for general fitting and finishing operations. 🔹 3. Half-Round File – Combines a flat face with a curved face, making it suitable for both flat and concave surfaces. 🔹 4. Round File – Used for enlarging holes, filing curved surfaces, and creating or refining internal radii. 🔹 5. Square File – Designed for filing square holes, slots, keyways, groove...