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The shear is used for making straight cuts in sheet metal as well as other materials. The shearing blade is powered by applying force to the foot bar located in front of the machine. To prevent damage to yourself and or the machine make sure you obey the following rules:
The shear is used for making straight cuts in sheet metal as well as other materials. The shearing blade is powered by applying force to the foot bar located in front of the machine. To prevent damage to yourself and or the machine make sure you obey the following rules:
1. Maximum aluminum material thickness you can cut with this machine is .07" x full width.
*1. Maximum aluminum material thickness you can cut with this machine is .07" x full width.
2. Maximum mild steel thickness you can cut with this machine is .06" x 12" wide
*2. Maximum mild steel thickness you can cut with this machine is .06" x 12" wide
3. Maximum stainless steel thickness you can cut with this machine is .04" x 12" (ask before cutting stainless steel)
*3. Maximum stainless steel thickness you can cut with this machine is .04" x 12" (ask before cutting stainless steel)
4. NEVER attempt to cut round stock or wire on the shear.
*4. NEVER attempt to cut round stock or wire on the shear.
5. Plastics can be cut up to 1/8" thick x the blade width.
*5. Plastics can be cut up to 1/8" thick x the blade width.
6. Ask Justin or Nick G. prior to cutting any other materials.
*6. Ask Justin or Nick G. prior to cutting any other materials.
7. Always use the cam lock bar to hold material prior to cutting.
*7. Always use the cam lock bar to hold material prior to cutting.
Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.
Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.