Question

Explain how smoothing of a surface is achieved and its purpose. Give two applications of smoothing a surface in industry.

Answer 1

Here we'll discuss about how smoothing of a surface is achieved and it's purpose.. So lets see

First of all we will discuss what is smoothing of a surface means so it is basically is the manual technique of shaping and finishing the surfaces by:

1. Planning

2. Filing

3. Working with scrapper

## Types and Mode of Action of Smoothing and Sanding Tools

Smoothing of flat wood surfaces by planing is performed by means of the double plane. Smooth surfaces are achieved by planing by :-

-  a narrow opening in the plane face,

- a sharp plane cutter edge,

- setting a maximum distance of 0.5 mm between the breaker edge of the plane-cutter flap and the cutting edge,

- a small projection of the cutting edge at the plane face.

So tese are some methods and techniques by which you can do smoothening of surface