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Cutting Sheets Of Metal
For cutting sheets of metal, there are a number of different tools to get the job done. For small jobs, a pair of handheld metal shears works. Another option is to use a bench-mounted tool. Both kinds of tools are a must-have in any metal fabrication shop or in the home shops of do-it-yourselfers who frequently work with metal. Depending on the ruggedness of the tool, sheet metal cutting shears are capable of cutting through thicker gauges of stock despite their relatively simple design.
Visit us for: Reciprocating Saws , Diamond Drills and Wall Chasers You can cut sheet metal into virtually any shape with either handheld or bench-mounted shears. Bench-mounted shears have an advantage in that the tool remains in a fixed position while you make the cut. Tools that feature an adjustable roller let you make intricately curved cuts in addition to straight cuts. Besides rotary bench-mounted cutters, also common in metal shops are jaw-like, lever-controlled shears. These are best used for cutting smaller metal plates and bars. They are available with a variety of throat depths, which determines how wide a piece of stock can be and still be cut by the tool. Handheld shears are best used for small, quick cuts where precision is not necessarily a must. A more stable, precise bench-mounted cutter is required, however, for making longer straight or curved cuts.
With larger pieces of sheet metal, a foot-operated tabletop cutter works well to make perfectly straight cuts. Very different from a cutter with a rotary blade, this larger tool features a precision-ground blade made of cast iron that is brought straight down over stock with a high amount of pressurised force. To set the sheet metal in place, this tool has both front and rear adjustable stops. One set of stops can be micro adjusted when you need to make cuts with high precision. To secure the stock while it is cut, hold-down clamps are employed. The operation of the blade is controlled with a foot pedal. This kind of sheet metal cutter typically has a maximum width capacity of around 125 cm, ideal for working with large stock.
Cutting sheets of metal requires that the tool be extremely durable. A heavy-duty steel frame is paired with a high-carbon steel blade. Pre-drilled holes included in bench-mounted cutters make attachment to a work bench or stand quick and easy.