reverse engineering: mechanichal product-functional analysis

1. The purpose of the wire cutters is to cut metal wires of varying sizes into smaller peices.
2. A) you put the wire between the teeth B) you sqeez the handles C) the wire is cut into two new peices
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4. The wire cutters have a locking mechanism and a spring to hold the handles open when it is not locked, also they have a bunch of hinges to make the teeth move when you sqeeze the handles.
5. Most of the desighn qaulities are easily seen but there is an o ring inside that is hidden from imidiate view.