Tapered in width at the point and slightly tapered in thickness at the
point, flat files are double cut on both sides and are single cut on
both edges. Used extensively by machinists on ferrous and non-ferrous
metals for rapid stock removal.
- Cross cut
- Suitable for universal roughing and finishing
- Surface work
- Deburring
- Stock removal on rectangular shapes
- Shaping and refining of through-holes