Flat Files | McMaster-Carr

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Shape Shape

	Rectangle
	Half Round
	Square

	For Finish For Finish

	For Use On For Use On

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

	Edge Tooth Style Edge Tooth Style

Single Cut

None

Double Cut

	File Style File Style

	Edge Shape Edge Shape

Flat

Round

	Cut Pattern Cut Pattern


American	Swiss

	Face Shape Face Shape

Flat

Round

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Rigid

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Grit Grit

	Color Color

	Gray		Beige
	Green		Blue
	Brown		Red
	White		Black
	Gold		Orange

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Lubrication Lubrication

Recommended

Oil Filled

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

REACH Compliant

	Abrasive Material Abrasive Material

	Finish Number Finish Number

	Finish Finish

Black Oxide

Painted

	Handle Material Handle Material

729 Products

About Finishing

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.

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.

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.

Half-Round Files

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

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.

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.

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.

Files for Plastics, Laminates, and Fiberglass

Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly.

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.

Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

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