CH 8

What is the range of RPMs for electric files?

5,000-35,000 RPMs

Using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by ______.

70-80%

Which type of bit has grooves called flutes and sometimes has coatings to enhance filing?

Carbide

What is the first step of electric filing for pedicures?

Clean the feet, and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions.

Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of using an electric file?

Creates more difficulty in refining your work

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.

What is the suggested speed for surface work?

Fast

Which type of bit was designed to use sideways to carve a "V" into the smile line area?

French fill

____________ 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.

What speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel or acrylic product?

Low to medium

What is the suggested speed for maintenance?

Medium

________________ can be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric file.

Microshattering

Hobby tools should NOT be used on which of the following?

Nails

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.

______________ is/are caused by holding barrel bits at the wrong angle and pressing down on the front or top edge of the bit during maintenance services.

Rings of fire

Which of the following is NOT a way to change bits?

Screw

Which type of bit feels like a pencil eraser, with grits ranging from coarse to fine?

Silicone

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

Steph is complaining about dust getting inside her file. What should you tell her?

Tell her to look into a closed-casings handpiece.

What comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?

The pedal works like the accelerator in a car.

_______________ is understood as the power of a machine or its ability to keep turning when you are applying pressure during filing.

Torque

Which part of the machine conducts the electricity from the wall plug to the machine?

Transformer

When considering a comfortable handpiece, which of the following should you consider?

Weight, size, and shape

Keep long hair tied back so that it does NOT get caught in the ______.

bit

Lift the ______ frequently when filing to AVOID causing heat.

bit

Make sure to keep the _________ parallel to the nail.

handpiece