Milady Nails ch. 8 ( Eletric filing)
Filing machines vary in RPM capacity, between ___ and _______.
0 to 35,000
Cleaned bits hsould be immersed in an appropriate disinfection container holding an EPA registered disinfectant for th require time, usually
10 minuets
To reduce the amoung of heat generated when using an eletric file, it is recommended that you
Adjust the speed of the machine higher
Pedicure bits can be used
Anywhere on the foot where there is a callus
Which of the following is true?
As you press down, the machine speed increased; as you reduce pressure, the speed decreases
What can prolong the life of your machine?
Closed casing
Using an eletric file will help to alleviate the strain on the technicians hand and wrist and reduce risk of
Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD)
Which of the following is NOT a common use for a sanding band?
Filing at the cuticle
_______ is meausred by the number of abrasive particles per square inch
Grit
The _________ should not be too heavy, should be comfortable in your hands and have virtually no vibration
Handpiece
If your handpiece creates excessive vibration, you should:
Have it serviced immediately
When is a good time to send in your machine for service?
Just before you go on vacation
What is the term used when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancment product
Maintenance
To prepare nail enhancements for a maintenance service, it is recommended that you use a ________ bit to smooth olod product in the growth area of the nail
Medium grit
When aging nail enhancements become brittle and develop tiny cracks, it is called
Microshattering
When using an eletric file for surface work, it is recommended that you start
On the right side of the nail
When is a reverse option necessary on an eletric file?
Only if the nail tech is left handed
It is recommended that you use your ______ as the fulcrum finger when using an eletric file
Pinky finger
Which bit is used on the natural nail at the cuticle area prior to enhancement work?
Prepper
Which of the following is a recommended way to avoid rings of fire
Reduce the amount of pressure applied during filing
Buffing oils can enhance your finish work by
Reducing heat and holding dust on the surface of the bit
The speed of an eletric file is defined in
Revolutions per minute (RPM)
The grooves carved into a client's nail by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as
Rings of fire
When disinfecting metal files bits, it is recommended that you ______ after removing any nail enhancement debris with a clean, disinfected nail brush
Rinse the bit with warm water
A bit that can be used at the cuticle, underneath the nail and to prep the cuticle area for a fill is the
Tapered barrel
When purchasing an eletric file, which of the following shoulf NOT be a factor?
The retail outlet
What is the power of the filing machine or its ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filing called?
Torque
As you use an eletric file, it is important to
Use a dust extractor
Which of the followign is NOT a potential cause of micro shattering?
Using bits that are too fine
Pedicure bits
Usually come with longer shanks
Eletric filing on foot calluses need to be done
When the foot is dry
What will extend the life of the motor on the eletric file?
Working in the middle range
A buffing bit and _______ are two items you can use to dramaticlly enhance the shine of nails
buffing cream
Eletric files purchased outside of the nail industry are craft tools and
can vibrate
Which type of bit has flutes, which shave the surface of the product as they file, reducing dust
carbide
A wobbling or bent bit can harm the eletric file, damage the clients nails AND
cause a nail tech to develop a cumalative trauma disorder (CTD)
A handheld micrmotor
has the power source and handpiece combined
It is recommended that you hold your handpiece like a
pencil
When a nail technician structurally corrects the nail to ensure its strength, shape, and durability during a maintenance service, it is referred to as a
rebalence
A nail technician who is adept at using a nail file is likely to avoid
uneven surface buffing
When using a less powerful eletric file, you will typically _________ as you shape the nails
work at higher speeds and use more pressure
