TWEEZERS

Tweezers consist of two blades, generally made of Metal, riveted and/or welded at one of their ends. The other end of the blades has a shape suited to the intended use of the tweezers, although in most cases it ends in a point. Tweezers allow precise handling of components, no matter how small they may be. They also protect them from dirt and oxidation that would result from direct contact with the skin. Depending on their specific use, tweezers can be made from different materials and come in different shapes and sizes. The Steel ; this will sometimes be Non-magnetic or Inoxidisable (stainless). Brass or German silver is also commonly used. Softer than Steel, they are less likely to cause scratches on the surfaces of the components being handled. Finally, there are also Tweezers bodies made of synthetic materials, appreciated for being even softer than Brass and for their electrical non-conductivity (handling of electronic components: batteries, integrated circuits, etc.). More and more Tweezers allow their tips to be interchanged so as to choose the shape and material of the tool’s grip as desired. This means there are Metal, synthetic material, and Wood tips available.

The shape of the tip of the Tweezers depends on its function. Tweezers will be more or less pointed depending on the size of the components to be handled, they will be flat for handling hands or curved to facilitate access to certain parts of the Movement. In some cases, they have a specific use other than handling. This is the case, for example, of Tweezers intended to tighten hand collets.