Which chisel is used for cutting key-ways?

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  1. Flat chisel
  2. Diamond point chisel
  3. Round nose chisel
  4. Cross-cut chisel

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Option 4 : Cross-cut chisel
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Explanation: 

Chisel: 

  • A cold chisel is a hand-cutting tool used by fitters for chipping and cutting-off operations.
  • Chipping is an operation of removing excess metal with the help of a chisel and hammer.
  • Chipped surfaces are rough, they should be finished by filing. 

Common types of chisel: 

There are four common types of chisel:

  • Flat chisel
  • Cross-cut chisel
  • Half-round nose chisel
  • Diamond point chisel

Cross-cut or cape chisel:

  • These are used for cutting keyways, grooves, and slots.

Flat chisel:  

  • These are used to remove metal from large flat surfaces and chip excess metal of weld joints and castings. 

Half-round nose chisel: 

  • These are used for cutting curved grooves (oil grooves). 

Diamond point chisels: 

  • These are used for squaring materials at the corners.

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