Chapter 15

Front 1

Most professional nail machines are called _____.

Back 1

Micromotor machines

Front 2

When using a battery operated micro motor, you will typically have about _____ of battery usage before you must recharge the unit.

Back 2

2 hours

Front 3

Compared to a standard micro motor, handheld micromotors have the _____ and _____ combined.

Back 3

Power source and handpiece

Front 4

What is the standard shank size for a salon grade electric file?

Back 4

1/32 of an inch

Front 5

What term refers to a micro motors ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filing?

Back 5

Torque

Front 6

When using a less powerful machine, you will typically work at _____ speeds and use _____ pressure.

Back 6

Higher speeds more pressure

Front 7

Most nail technicians use electric files with a range of _____ RPM.

Back 7

5,000 to 20,000 RPM

Front 8

When purchasing an electric file, it is recommended that you look for a unit with a hand piece that weighs about _____.

Back 8

4-6 Oz

Front 9

Most electric files our table machines that are approximately what size?

Back 9

4 x 4 x 4

Front 10

The reverse option on electric file is needed only for _____.

Back 10

Left-handed nail techs

Front 11

The life of an electric file depends on how often it is used and how well that it is _____.

Back 11

Maintained

Front 12

How much does a standard battery operated micro motor cost?

Back 12

About $25

Front 13

If your hand piece creates excessive vibration, it is recommended that you _____.

Back 13

Have it serviced immediately

Front 14

Balance bits that do not wobble or vibrate are referred to as _____.

Back 14

Concentrated bits

Front 15

The standard electric file bits include carbide bits, diamond bits, gold bits, silver bits, and _____.

Back 15

Natural nail bits

Front 16

Diamond bits are made from _____ particles attached to the surface of metal bits.

Back 16

Natural or synthetic diamond particles

Front 17

Carbide bits are measured by the number of _____ in each bit.

Back 17

Flutes

Front 18

Compared to a small barrel bit, a large barrel bit has a _____.

Back 18

Larger circumference

Front 19

There grooves carved into a client's nail by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as _____.

Back 19

Rings of fire

Front 20

What shape is a tapered barrel bit?

Back 20

Cone shaped

Front 21

_____ shaped bits can be used underneath the nail, at the cuticle, and on top of the nail.

Back 21

Cone shaped bits

Front 22

The _____ shaped bit is considered perfect for finishing the underside surface of long curved nails.

Back 22

Football shaped

Front 23

The under the nail cleaner bit is small and _____.

Back 23

Pointed

Front 24

A _____ bit can be used at the cuticle, underneath the nails, and for speciality design work.

Back 24

Needle bit

Front 25

Maintenance bits are commonly known as _____.

Back 25

Backfill bits

Front 26

French fill bits are made in what style?

Back 26

Diamond style

Front 27

High shine bits cannot be effectively _____.

Back 27

Disinfected

Front 28

Pedicure bits are not usually made of _____.

Back 28

Carbide

Front 29

Diamond prepper bits are similar to a tapered barrel shape, but are slightly _____.

Back 29

Smaller

Front 30

The metal or rubber bits that are inserted into the micro motor handpiece are called _____.

Back 30

Mandrels

Front 31

Leaving a file bit and disinfection solution for more than _____ at a time can cause it to rust.

Back 31

10 minutes

Front 32

You should never use _____ to remove bits from disinfectant solution.

Back 32

Ungloved hand

Front 33

When doing maintenance work, it is recommended that you set your electric file to _____ speed.

Back 33

Medium speed

Front 34

When practicing surface work, it is recommended that you start on the _____ side of the nail and work across to the _____ side.

Back 34

Right side to left side

Front 35

To prepare nail enhancements for a maintenance service, it is recommended that you use a _____ grit bit to smooth old product in the growth area of the nail.

Back 35

Medium grit bit

Front 36

_____ bits are available in a one-week, two-week, half barrel, and inverted size

Back 36

Backfill bits

Front 37

Buffing oils are recommended for finishing work to hold _____ on the surface of the bit.

Back 37

Dust

Front 38

Which type of bit produces the least airborne dust?

Back 38

Carbide bits

Front 39

What is a common cause of grabbing?

Back 39

Improper speed

Front 40

To reduce the risk of rings of fire, it is recommended that you _____ the amount of _____ applied during filing.

Back 40

Reduce the amount of pressure

Front 41

Using a slower speed, making sure the bit is not Bent, and/or using a finer grit bit are recommended solutions to _____.

Back 41

Avoid micro shattering

Front 42

When a bit is dropped, should it be replaced?

Back 42

Always