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Machine Maintenance-Hand Tools

Brief Description About Hand Tools.

Electrical Engineering BISWOJIT PATTANAIK Oct 20, 2025

1. Combination Plier

A versatile hand tool used for gripping, twisting, bending, and cutting wires. It combines flat jaws, serrated jaws, and a cutting edge.


2. Multimeter

An electronic measuring instrument used to check voltage, current, resistance, and continuity in electrical circuits. It comes in analog and digital types.

3. Wire Stripper

A tool designed to remove the insulation from electrical wires without damaging the conductor. It often has different notches for various wire sizes.

4. Insulated Screwdriver

A screwdriver with insulated handles to protect the user from electric shock while tightening or loosening screws in live electrical work.

5. Side Cutting Plier

Also called diagonal pliers, these are used mainly for cutting wires, pins, and small metal parts close to the surface.

6. Crimping Tool

A tool used to join two wires or attach connectors by compressing a metal sleeve around them, ensuring a secure electrical connection.

7. Soldering Iron

A hand tool that heats up and is used to melt solder for joining electrical wires and components securely.