What are the parts of a slate and punch cutter?
What are the parts of a slate
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Blade |
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A slate and punch cutter consists of a cutting blade that operates when the handles are closed together, to slice through a piece of slate. On some models, the blade is replaceable. | |||
Punch |
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A slate and punch cutter also has a punch pin that produces hole in pieces of slate when the handles are closed together. The punch pin resembles a small nail and is made of steel. | |||
Handles |
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Slate and punch cutters also have spring-loaded handles which allow the user to cut a piece of slate using a similar action to a pair of scissors. | |||
Die |
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There is a die that protects the blade. | |||
Measurement scale |
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The scale on the side of the slate and punch cutter is used to measure the point where the hole is to be punched on a piece of slate. When punching more than one slate, each one can be accurately holed in the same place each time. | |||
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Dimensions to consider when using a slate and punch cutterThe maximum thickness of slate that this tool can cut and punch is 7mm (9⁄32“). The maximum length of cut of each snip of the cutter is 35mm (13⁄8“), and the cutting width is 2.8mm (7⁄64“). The maximum punch diameter is 3.2mm (1⁄8“). |
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The dimensions again, this time with the slate and punch cutter. | |||
