Milady Nail Technology CHAPTER 15: ELECTRIC FILING

a jewelry bit

A long, slender carbide bit that has been made for drilling a hole into the free edge of a nail enhancement to attach nail jewelry is known as _________.

a tapered barrel bit

A shorter, cone-shaped bit that is designed with a flat top and can be used to shape the top surface of the nail and to cut maintenance on small nails at a flat angle is known as __________.

designer holes

An UNC bit is recommended for tight spaces such as under the nail, sidewalls, and for making ______ in nails.

1/4; 1/2

Backfill bits come in two sizes: small _____ the size of a barrel bit and medium ______ the size of the barrel bit.

but some have much less torque

Battery-operated micromotors are small, compact, and powerful, __________.

product age

Common causes of free-edge separation include product breakdown, the client's treatment of the nails, and _______.

centered

Concentric bits are commonly referred to as being ________.

pointed

Cone-shaped bits are slim, long, tapered, and _________ so they can be used at the cuticle and underneath the nail.

rings of fire

Grooves carved into the nail by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as __________.

natural chamois

High-shine bits are commonly made of _____, cotton, or soft leather material.

buffer bits

High-shine bits are sometimes called _______.

turns clockwise

The bit on an electric file ________.

UNC

The bullet bit is a small, slender bit that is available in a flat-topped or round-tipped version and is similar to the _______ bit

flutes

The long, slender cuts or grooves found on a carbide bit are known as ________.

inside the handpiece

The motor of a micromotor machine is located ________.

torque

The power in the machine or its ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filing is known as __________.

RPM

The speed of electric files is measured in _______.

grabbing

The term_______ refers to the bit catching the skin around the nail during filing.

traditional

There are four types of carbide bits including one-way, crosscut, pointed flutes that cut in both directions, and ________.

rounded

To prevent grabbing, it is recommended that you keep the bit parallel to the nail, angle the finger to file the sides of the nail, and use bits with _______ such as safety style bits.

adjust the speed of the machine slightly higher

To reduce the amount of heat created when using an electric file, it is recommended that you __________

forward rotation

Traditional carbides must be used from the right to left with the machine in _________.

Its price

What is a significant clue in determining the authenticity of a micromotor machine?

microshattering

When a nail enhancement ages with wear and becomes brittle and develops tiny cracks, it is called __________.

sanders or sleeves

When electric filing, the smallest dust particles are caused by _________.

slow

When performing cuticle work, it is recommended that you set your electric file to _________ speed.

coarser to finer

When performing finishing work with the electric file, it is recommended that you move from _____ bits.

50

When practicing cuticle work, place the bit at the cuticle area,holding the bit a slight angle so that the top and at least __________ percent of the bit is making contact with the nail.

client's finger

When practicing with your electric file, it is recommended that you glue a nail tip on a dowel or round clothespin and hold the dowel as you would hold a ________.

have virtually no vibration

When selecting an electric file, the handpiece should weigh approximately 4 to 6 ounces, should be comfortable in your hand, and

sparingly

When using an electric file, buffing oils should be used _________.

parallel to the nail

When using an electric file, it is important to keep the bit __________.

warm water

When washing metal file bits prior to disinfection, it is recommended that you rinse them with ________.

Grit

Which term refers to the number of abrasive particles per square inch on an electric file?

Tolerance

Which term refers to the tightness of the inside of the shank where the bit fits into the handpiece?

a CTD

Wobbling bits can harm the electric file or cause damage to the client's nails and may cause the nail professional to develop __________.

removing a gel sealant

Sanding bands are generally used for shortening and shaping the top surface of the nails, _________, and filing calluses on the feet.

paper

Sanding bands are made of _________.

the amount of vibration

Electric files purchased at craft, hobby, and tool stores are not recommended for use in the salon because they are manufactured for use on glass, wood, and ceramics and can damage the natural and artificial nail because of ________.

dry

Electric filing on foot calluses needs to be done when the foot is _________.

pinky finger

It is recommended that you use the ______ as the fulcrum finger when balancing your hands while using an electric file.

7-10 days

Most manufacturers can service and return your electric file within ________.

1 year

Most manufacturers will fix or replace a malfunctioning electric file within ______ of purchase at no cost to you.

slow to medium

Pedicure bits are used on ________ speed.

blank

Replace a dirty metal bit with a _________ as part of routine cleanup in between clients.