Apex 03533NN Flat File 6 Inch Smooth Cut Steel

Product Description

The APEX 03533NN is a 6-inch flat file designed for metal finishing, deburring, and surface smoothing tasks across trade and industrial applications. It features a double-cut pattern on its sides for aggressive material removal and a single-cut pattern on its edges for controlled, precise work in tight areas. The file carries a smooth cut grade, making it well-suited for finishing passes on steel, cast iron, and similar ferrous materials. Constructed from hardened steel and hard-stamped for clear identification, this file measures 0.62 inches wide and 0.115 inches thick, providing a rigid, low-flex profile during use. It is sold without a handle.

This flat file is appropriate for use by pipefitters, millwrights, HVAC technicians, electricians, and general maintenance trades who need a reliable hand tool for cleaning up burrs on conduit ends, pipe threads, metal brackets, and machined surfaces. The compact 6-inch length makes it manageable in confined spaces where a longer file would be difficult to maneuver. It is sold individually and is a standard addition to any tool kit that requires consistent, repeatable metal finishing work.

Key Features

• Double-cut pattern on sides for fast material removal on flat surfaces
• Single-cut pattern on edges for precise filing in grooves and corners
• Smooth cut grade suited for finishing and light stock removal
• Hardened steel construction for durability on ferrous metals
• Hard-stamped markings for permanent, legible identification
• Compact 6-inch length for use in restricted work areas

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 6-inch smooth-cut flat file suitable for general metal filing tasks across maintenance, mechanical, and trade service applications.

Installation Notes

Hand files do not require power tools or special installation procedures. Before filing, secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp to prevent movement and reduce injury risk. Always attach an appropriate handle to the tang before use to protect the hand during operation. Inspect the file before each use and replace if teeth are worn, cracked, or clogged with metal debris.

Technical Specifications

• File Shape: Flat
• File Cut Grade: Smooth
• Cut Pattern - Sides: Double Cut
• Cut Pattern - Edges: Single Cut
• File Length: 6 inches
• File Width: 0.62 inches
• File Thickness: 0.115 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Handled: No
• Weight: 0.1 pounds
• UOM: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 03533NN