Machinists' Files | McMaster-Carr

	Shape Shape


Rectangle	Round

Triangle	Knife

Half Round	Square

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	For Use On For Use On

	For Finish For Finish

Coarse

Medium

Fine

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

Double Cut

Single Cut

Rapid Cut

	File Style File Style

Tapered

Straight

	Edge Tooth Style Edge Tooth Style

Single Cut

None

Double Cut

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Handle Material Handle Material

Steel

Plastic

Rubber

	Face Shape Face Shape

Flat

Round

	Diameter Diameter

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	Edge Style Edge Style

Knife

Thick

	Material Material

Steel

Beryllium Copper

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Electrical Insulating

Nonmagnetic

Nonsparking

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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.

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.

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.

Triangular Files

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

Knife Files

Get into tight angles, corners, and slots.

Half-Round Files

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

Nonsparking Half-Round Files

Made of beryllium copper, these files are nonmagnetic and satisfy requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

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.

Square Files

File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools.

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

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.

About Files

Multipurpose Files

Rectangular Files

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

Electrical-Insulating Rectangular Files

File Sets

Round Files

Electrical-Insulating Triangular Files

Triangular Files

Knife Files

Half-Round Files

Nonsparking Half-Round Files

Electrical-Insulating Half-Round Files

Square Files

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Rectangular Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Half-Round Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals