What is the function of a triangular file in a laboratory?

Answer 1

Most commonly it's used to score small diameter glass tubing before breaking it so that it will break cleanly instead of shattering. Don't attempt to saw through the tubing with the file. If it won't break cleanly with a light score, you'll need to use a different technique such as scribing followed by thermal shock.

Answer 2

Most commonly it's used to score small diameter glass tubing before breaking it so that it will break cleanly instead of shattering. Don't attempt to saw through the tubing with the file. If it won't break cleanly with a light score, you'll need to use a different technique such as scribing followed by thermal shock.

Answer 3

The slim-taper triangular style is well suited for deburring, cutting glass tubing, or other general laboratory use.

Answer 4

A triangular file is often used to stir chemicals, as well as to scratch glass tubing before breaking it.

Answer 5

A triangular file is a specialized tool for trimming and sharpening edges of the glass. Specially

For glass tubing.