Sheet Metal Shear

The shear in the shop is the Pexto G-52 Foot Squaring Shear. Squaring shears, like the one shown to the left, are used to cut sheet metal to a usable size. This shear is foot operated and can cut stock that is a maximum of 52 inches in width and 16-gauge in thickness.

Sheet Metal Shear

Resources

• How to Use a Squaring Shear
• Squaring Shear Operation and Safety Video

Training

Shearing Steps

1. Make sure the table and floor are clear prior to shearing.
2. Mark your piece, place it on the right side of the table, and slide your piece in till your cut line is directly under the blade and against the side guard. Make sure your fingers stay out of the clamp down or you can accidentally crush your fingers if not careful.
3. With your fingers holding the piece, press down on the pedal with your foot until the shear completely cuts your piece.
4. Collect all of your pieces, and deburr.

Safety

1. Never ever put your fingers in the path of the blade or under the clamp down unless you want your fingers cut off!!
2. Never leave anything on the table of the shear.
3. After shearing, use caution in handling your pieces as they are most likely sharp. Make sure you debbur.