Pliers are not generally considered to be cutting tools, although certain types of pliers, such as wire cutters or end cutters, and diagonal cutting, may be used to cut wire or other materials.
Pliers are multi-functional shand-held tools that are designed for gripping and manipulating objects, rather than cutting them. They typically have jaws or jaws at the end of long handles that allow you to exert a lot of force with minimal effort.
Pliers can be used for a variety of tasks, such as holding, bending, and twisting wire, but they are not typically used for cutting.
What is a cutting tool?
A cutting tool is a tool that is used to remove material from a workpiece through the application of shear forces.
Cutting tools are used in a variety of fields, including metalworking, woodworking, and construction, and they come in many different shapes and sizes. Some common types of cutting tools include saws, chisels, lathes, drills, and milling machines.
Cutting tools are typically made from hard, durable materials such as steel or carbide and are designed to withstand the high levels of stress and wear that are inherent in cutting operations. The specific type of cutting tool that is used will depend on the material being cut, the desired shape and finish of the finished product, and the available equipment.
What are cutting pliers called?
Diagonal pliers, also known as wire cutters, side cutters, or wire strippers, are a type of pliers that are specifically designed for cutting a wire or other materials.
They are similarly-shaped tools used for cutting rather than holding, having a pair of stout blades, similar to scissors except that the cutting surfaces meet parallel to each other rather than overlapping.
They typically have jaws or blades at the end of the handles that are sharpened or serrated to allow for precise, clean cuts. There are many different types of cutting pliers, including diagonal cutters, end cutters, bolt cutters, and cable cutters.
The specific type of cutting pliers that are used will depend on the material being cut, the size and thickness of the wire or other material, and the desired finish of the cut.
Some examples of cutting tool
Here are some examples of cutting tools:
- Saws: Saws are cutting tools that use a toothed blade to cut through the material. There are many different types of saws, including hand saws, circular saws, and band saws.
- Chisels: Chisels are cutting tools that have a sharp, pointed end that is used to remove material by chipping or carving.
- Lathes: Lathes are machine tools that use a rotating workpiece and a stationary cutting tool to shape and finish metal or other materials.
- Drills: Drills are cutting tools that use a rotating, toothed bit to create holes in the material.
- Milling machines: Milling machines are machine tools that use a rotating cutting tool to shape and finish material.
- Grinders: Grinders are cutting tools that use a rotating abrasive wheel to remove material from a workpiece.
- Routers: Routers are cutting tools that use a rotating bit to create patterns or shapes in the material.
- Plasma cutters: Plasma cutters are cutting tools that use a high-energy plasma arc to cut through metal and other materials.
These are just a few examples of the many different types of cutting tools that are available. The specific type of cutting tool that is used will depend on the material being cut, the desired shape and finish of the finished product, and the available equipment.
