Milady Ch. 15 - Electric Filing

Describe the practice technique for the cuticle area.

1. Practice cuticle work with a safety bit or a rounded-top cone. 2. Place the bit at the cuticle area, holding the bit at a slight angle so that the top and at least 50 percent of the bit is making contact with the nail. 3. With the machine turned off, start on the right side and work toward the left side. Use your wrists and turn the nail to meet the bit. 4. On a very low speed, practice this technique. Watch where dust appears on the bit so that you know when you are making contact. 5. Watch from the side view as you work to make sure you are beveling the product at the correct angle to be almost flush with the natural nail.

How do you clean and disinfect metal file bits?

1. Wear gloves 2. Remove any nail enhancement debris from the bit with a clean, disinfected nail brush by brushing aggressively. 3. Rinse away all traces of soap with warm water; dry bits thoroughly with a clean or disposable towel or allow to air dry on a clean towel. 4. Immerse cleansed bits in an appropriate disinfection container holding an EPA-registered disinfectant for the required time. 5. Remove bits, rinse and dry. 6. Store disinfected bits in a clean, dry container until needed. 7. Remove gloves and thoroughly wash your hands with liquid soap, rinse.

Which types of bits have grits?

Diamond or sanding bands, natural nail, or buffing bits.

What size shank cannot be used in professional electric files?

Electric files used for crafts are usually 1/8" (3.2 mm) and will not fit a professional electric file.

Define variable speed.

Allows you to vary your speed.

What causes clients to feel excessive heat when nails are being filed?

Applying too much pressure during filing; incorrect speed (RPM); leaving the bit in the same place for too long while filing; using sanders or sleeves.

Why should bits be concentric?

Concentric bits are balanced bits that do not wobble or vibrate. If the concentricity is not perfect, the bit may actually be hitting the nail as it spins, causing damage and microshattering.

Pedicure bits are not: a. usually cone-shaped. b. usually made of carbide. c. recommended for smoothing and contouring dry, callused skin. d. often available with longer shanks.

b. usually made of carbide.

Rubber synthetic natural nail bits come in all but which of the following color grits? a. yellow b. black c. red d. green

c. red

Electric file training is commonly available: a. from industry electric file manufacturers. b. at workshops. c. at trade shows. d. All of these answers are correct.

d. All of these answers are correct.

Balanced bits that do not wobble or vibrate are referred to as: a. sealed bits b. grit bits c. diamond bits d. concentric bits

d. concentric bits

The grooves carved into a client's nail by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as: a. flutes b. tapers c. cross-cuts d. rings of fire

d. rings of fire

Define RPM.

Revolutions per minute

What bits are one use only?

Sanding and arbor bands.

How are carbide bits different from bits with grits?

Carbide bits are made of carbide metal with flute-like cuts that shave the enhancement product instead of scratching it the way file, sanding bands, and diamond bits do.

What types of electric files are most often used by nail professionals?

Micromotor machines.

Can a craft or hobby tool be used on the nails?

NO

Define tolerance.

Tolerance is the tightness of the inside of the shank where the bit fits into the handpiece.

Define torque.

Torque is the power in the machine or its ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filin

You should never use _____ to remove bits from disinfectant solution. a. an ungloved hand b. tweezers c. a lift tray d. tongs

a. an ungloved hand

Compared to a small barrel bit, a large barrel bit: a. has a larger circumference. b. has a smaller circumference. c. is longer. d. is shorter.

a. has a larger circumference.

Compared to a standard micromotor, handheld micromotors: a. have the power source and hand piece combined. b. are easier to manage. c. have more pieces. d. All of these answers are correct.

a. have the power source and hand piece combined.

The reverse option on an electric file: a. is needed only for left-handed nail techs. b. is needed only for right-handed nail techs. c. is used frequently with most services that require the use of electric file. d. is never necessary.

a. is needed only for left-handed nail techs.

Most nail technicians use electric files with a range of _____ RPM. a. 1,000 to 10,000 b. 5,000 to 20,000 c. 30,000 to 45,000 d. 50,000 to 75,000

b. 5,000 to 20,000