Ch 8 Electric Filing Review
Keep long hair tied back so that is does NOT get caught in the _______.
Bit
Which type of bit has grooves called flutes and sometimes has coatings to enhance filing?
Carbide
Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of using an electric file?
Creates more difficulty in refining your work
Which type of bit chips the surface of product when filing and can be used in a back-and-forth motion?
Diamond
Your instructor is teaching about electric files. A student, Belle, asks if it's necessary to use electric files and if she could stick with traditional filing. How might your instructor respond?
Electric files are a necessary tool when offering nail enhancements and pedicures in the salon.
Pedicure bits come in varying types and materials. Which is NOT one of them?
Emerald
What is the suggested speed for surface work?
Fast
_______ can occur when the bit is too close to the skin, you are using an improper angle of the bit, or the bit is too large.
Grabbing
Which of the following is a solution to get more shine?
Graduate grits from coarsest to finest.
Which of the following is true about torque, power, and speed?
High torque = more power = lower speed
To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _______ grit.
Medium or fine
Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive electric file. What should you do?
Purchase a less expensive machine, and invest in a higher-quality machine later.
What is the suggested speed for cuticle work?
Slow
Which type of bit has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners?
Swiss carbide
Which type of bit is designed with a flat top and is used to shape the top surface of the nail enhancement on small nails at a flat angle?
Tapered barrel
What comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?
The pedal works like the accelerator in a car.
Which part of the machine conducts the electricity from the wall plug to the machine?
Transformer
_______ is/are caused by holding barrel bits at the wrong angle and pressing down on the front to top edge of the bit during maintenance services.
Rings of fire