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American	Swiss

	Shape Shape


Half Round	Knife

Rectangle	Round

Square	Triangle

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	For Use On For Use On

	For Finish For Finish

Fine

Coarse

Medium

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

	File Style File Style

	File Type File Type

	Standard

	Edge Tooth Style Edge Tooth Style

Single Cut

None

Double Cut

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Face Shape Face Shape

Flat

Round

	Edge Shape Edge Shape

Flat

Round

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Rigid

	Handle Material Handle Material

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Diameter Diameter

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	Container Type Container Type

Plastic Pouch

Canvas Roll-Up Pouch

Metal Case

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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About Files

Files, also known as American-pattern and machinists' files, are used to remove material quickly.

Precision files, also known as Swiss-pattern files, are made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness and are useful for finishing delicate and intricate parts.

Rectangular Files

These files have a tang that fits into separate handle.

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

No need for a separate handle—these files have one built in.

Scratch-Free Rectangular Files

Curved rows of teeth on both sides clear chips and create a scratch-free finish. Also known as auto-body and milled-tooth files.

Electrical-Insulating Rectangular Files

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These files are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.

File Sets

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Round Files

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Half-Round Files

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Electrical-Insulating Half-Round Files

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These tools are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.

Triangular Files

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Electrical-Insulating Triangular Files

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These tools are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.