Which type of chisel is used for special work such as forming flutes and channels?

Explanation:

• The cold chisel is a hand cutting tool used by fitters for chipping and cutting-off operations.
• Chipping is an operation of removing excess metal with the help of a chisel and hammer. Chipped surfaces being rough, they should be finished by filing.
• Chisels are made from high carbon steel or chrome vanadium steel.
• Common types of chisels:
• There are five common types of chisels.

1. Flat chisels: They are used to remove metal from large flat surfaces and chip-off excess metal of welded joints and castings.
2. Cross-cut or cape chisels: These are used for cutting keyways, grooves, and slots.
3. Half-round nose chisels: They are used for cutting flutes, curved grooves (oil grooves).
4. Diamond point chisels: These are used for squaring materials at the corners, joints.
5. Web chisels/ punching chisels: These chisels are used for separating metals after chain drilling.