2. REFRIGERATION HAND TOOLS AND TEST INSTRUMENTS Quiz

Tubing cutters are used to cut tubing and leave it with a _______ end.

• pointed

• round

• square

• slanted

To prevent damage to the cutter wheel, do not tighten it against the _______.

• tubing

• rollers

• handle

• blade

A tubing cutter removes the old flare from the end of a tube by placing the flare in the _______ on the cutter rollers.

• clamp

• groove

• hole

• bracket

Burrs inside the tubing must be removed because they restrict the flow of _______.

• refrigerant

• water

• air

• oil

Some tubing cutters are equipped with a _______ blade to remove burrs.

• sharpening

• reaming

• cutting

• swaging

Flaring tools are used to enlarge the end of _______ tubing.

• steel

• aluminum

• copper

• plastic

Swaging tools are used to join two pieces of tubing without the use of a _______.

• fitting

• cutter

• clamp

• gauge

A _______ tool is needed for each size of tubing to make a proper swage.

• flaring

• specific

• cutting

• universal

Reamers are used to remove _______ created during the cutting process.

• excess tubing

• burrs

• dents

• scratches

Pinch-off tools create a crimp to prevent the escape of _______.

• refrigerant

• air

• water

• gas