CH. 15 ELECTRIC FILING

The speed of an electric drill is defined in:

RPM

Which bits cause the greatest amount of dust?

Sanders

After disinfecting bits after use on a client, the removed bit is replaced with:

a blank

Traditional, older style drills patterned after dental machines are known as:

belt-driven

Buffing creams enhance the shine when used with

buffing bits

Balanced bits that do not wobble or vibrate are known as:

concentric

The three types of carbide bits include traditional, one-way, and:

cross-cut

Bits that have more consistency in construction because each particle on the bits is cut the same size and shape and then adhered to a stainless steel blank bit, also called a:

diamond bit

Long, slender cuts or grooves found in a carbide bit are known as:

flutes

The balance point is also known as the:

fulcrum finger

The key to finishing nails without leaving scratches is using:

graduating grits

To avoid causing heat buildup during filing, the technician should:

lift bit frequently

Metal or rubber bits that are inserted into the handpiece are:

mandrels

Filing with bits at an incorrect angle causes grooves called:

rings of fire

. Pedicure bits are used to:

smooth calluses

The tightness of the inside of the shank where the bit fits into the handpiece is called:

tolerance

Electric files purchased at craft stores are not suitable for the professional salon industry because they can damage the nail due to:

too much vibration

The ability of an electric drill to keep turning when applying pressure during filing is called:

torque

UNC stands for:

under the nail cleaner

Rubber synthetic natural nail bits come in three different color grits as follows:

yellow, black, and green