{"id":116,"date":"2023-07-29T18:57:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T22:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/?post_type=part&p=116"},"modified":"2023-11-02T15:04:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T19:04:35","slug":"numeracy-in-the-metal-trades","status":"publish","type":"part","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/part\/numeracy-in-the-metal-trades\/","title":{"raw":"Numeracy in the Metal Trades.","rendered":"Numeracy in the Metal Trades."},"content":{"raw":"\"\"\r\n\"\"\r\n

Metal-Trade Tools<\/h2>\r\n

Squares-Combination, Speed, Tri<\/h3>\r\nMetal Fabricators will undoubtedly use a square on a regular basis. A square is a must-have measurement tool for any professional. It is used to determine correct angles and layout markings. On the market, there are a few distinct sorts of squares.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

Compass-Trammel Points<\/h3>\r\nA compass will be an indispensable tool for a variety of tasks. It\u2019s used to create circles and can be used to figure out how far two locations on a map are apart. This is a common material in shipbuilding.\r\n

\"\"\r\nSoapstone, Paint Markers & Sharpies<\/h3>\r\nWelders and Fabricators use soapstone to mark out measurements and needed notes on metal. Soapstone creates visible marks that are heat-resistant and can be easily removed. Soapstone is to a metal worker as a pencil is to a wood worker. Soapstone can be sharpened on a file for accurate markings.\r\n\r\nPaint Marker also is used for certain applications but is harder to remove. Sheet metal workers can easily use a Sharpie to mark up their sheet metal.\r\n\r\n\"\"","rendered":"

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Metal-Trade Tools<\/h2>\n

Squares-Combination, Speed, Tri<\/h3>\n

Metal Fabricators will undoubtedly use a square on a regular basis. A square is a must-have measurement tool for any professional. It is used to determine correct angles and layout markings. On the market, there are a few distinct sorts of squares.<\/p>\n

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Compass-Trammel Points<\/h3>\n

A compass will be an indispensable tool for a variety of tasks. It\u2019s used to create circles and can be used to figure out how far two locations on a map are apart. This is a common material in shipbuilding.<\/p>\n

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\nSoapstone, Paint Markers & Sharpies<\/h3>\n

Welders and Fabricators use soapstone to mark out measurements and needed notes on metal. Soapstone creates visible marks that are heat-resistant and can be easily removed. Soapstone is to a metal worker as a pencil is to a wood worker. Soapstone can be sharpened on a file for accurate markings.<\/p>\n

Paint Marker also is used for certain applications but is harder to remove. Sheet metal workers can easily use a Sharpie to mark up their sheet metal.<\/p>\n

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