Flat Files | McMaster-Carr

	Shape Shape


Rectangle	Square

Half Round

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Width Width

	For Use On For Use On

	For Finish For Finish

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

	File Style File Style

	Edge Tooth Style Edge Tooth Style

Single Cut

None

Double Cut

	Edge Shape Edge Shape

Flat

Round

	Cut Pattern Cut Pattern


American	Swiss

	Face Shape Face Shape

Flat

Round

	Grit Grit

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Rigid

	Color Color

	Beige		Gray
	Brown		Green
	Blue		Black
	Gold		Orange
	Red		White

	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

	Lubrication Lubrication

Recommended

Oil Filled

	Abrasive Material Abrasive Material

	Finish Finish

Black Oxide

Painted

	Handle Material Handle Material

Steel

Plastic

	Finish Number Finish Number

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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.

Precision Rectangular Files

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern 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.

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.

Precision Half-Round Files

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Half-Round Files

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

Files for Plastics, Laminates, and Fiberglass

Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly.

Rectangular Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

The most common shape, use these for general purpose filing.

Half-Round Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Rectangular Rasps

The most common shape, use these for general purpose filing.

Half-Round Rasps

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

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

Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

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

Precision Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Precision Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.