In this article we want to talk about such an important tool for any man as end cutters . Although, on the other hand, it may not be as important as side cutters (side cutters). In general, we'll tell you anyway.
End cutters are hand tools for cutting a variety of bar materials from various metals or metal alloys. Structurally, this tool consists of two parts connected at a pivot point. It is very difficult to explain in words, so just look at the photo and you will understand everything.
End cutters are mainly designed for cutting various types of wires, wire, small diameter metal rods, etc. Due to its design, this tool allows you to bite even steel wire with a diameter of up to 4 mm without significant effort.
The fact is that the basic principle of this tool is the principle of a lever in order to create sufficient force on the cutting point of the material, with which you can separate part of the wire, for example. To create an emphasis when cutting a wire made of durable material, usually one handle of the tool is clamped in a vise.
Despite the fact that end cutters are intended for snacking, you should not abuse this. The fact is that, unlike Soviet wire cutters, which were made from high-quality steel, modern ones do not at all shine with good strength. The metal that is used for modern end cutters often does not have sufficient strength.
As a result, you still bite off a piece of, say, a nail or steel wire, but a dent will remain on the cutting edge of the tool. If it appears, the tool can be thrown away. If you continue to use it, the dent will expand, others will appear nearby, more force will be required to cut, etc.. Bottom line .... deplorable…..
Hence the conclusion: Steel wires or nails should not be bitten with this tool, unless of course you are sure of the strength of the wire cutters.
Any wire cutters are designed either for cutting steel wire of small thickness, up to 1 mm in diameter, or wire made of soft metals - aluminum, copper, etc. In general, thick steel wire can be bitten by another method or method.
End cutters come in a variety of sizes . Starting from the smallest (such as those with which nails are cut) and ending with really capable of biting everything down to steel wire with a diameter of several millimeters.
Modern wire cutters, due to the fact that they are mainly used by electricians, have insulated handles to protect them in case the wire is cut while live. In order for the wire cutters to be able to bite not only aluminum, but also steel, the working cutting edge is specially strengthened by induction hardening. The entire metal surface of modern end cutters is coated with an oxidized anti-corrosion coating. The result is a tool that can be stored even in a room with high humidity. But we do not recommend taking risks. It is better to store the wire cutters in the same conditions as the rest of the tools.
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