1. The choice of diagonal pliers
Diagonal pliers are mainly used to cut wires and excess leads of components. They are also commonly used to replace ordinary scissors to cut insulating sleeves and nylon cable ties. The size of diagonal pliers is generally divided into: 4 inches, 5 inches, 6 inches, 7 inches, and 8 inches. Those larger than 8 inches and smaller than 4 inches are relatively rare. The general market is called mini diagonal pliers, about 125MM, which is 5 inches.
The quality of diagonal pliers directly determines the feel of electronic production, especially when cutting component pins, if you buy inferior diagonal pliers, you may damage the already soldered components.
We recommend a very good quality 5-inch Sandus diagonal pliers ST-21F. SANTUS diagonal pliers are a very cost-effective pliers. The material used is 60# tool steel forging integral heat treatment, processed by special technology. The jaws are high-frequency quenched, which can cut the plastic nozzle and the soft copper wire 1.4MM.
2. Precautions for use
The blade of diagonal pliers can be used to cut the rubber or plastic insulation layer of flexible wires, and the blade of pliers can also be used to cut wires and iron wires. Use the knife to cut back and forth around the surface a few times, and then only need to pull it gently, and the wire will break. Guilloches can also be used to cut hard metal wires such as wires and steel wires. The person who uses the tool must be familiar with the performance, characteristics, use, storage, repair and maintenance methods of the tool. The use of pliers is operated with the right hand. With the jaws facing inward, it is easy to control the cutting position. Use your little finger to stretch the middle of the two pliers handles against the pliers handles, and open the pliers heads so that the pliers handles are separated flexibly.
Special attention: Use pliers to do what you can, and cannot be used to cut steel wires, steel wire ropes, and thick copper wires and iron wires. Otherwise, the pliers may be easily broken and damaged.