Squaring Shear Machine

Squaring Shear Machine Points : Squaring Shear Machine, Definition Squaring shear is operate with the foot and is use to cut thin, soft metal. It should be used only to cut 18 gages or thinner metal; it is especially useful for cutting strips of sheet metal and for trimming and cutting the edges square to each other. The side guides on the table help to keep the metal square with the cutting edges. The squaring shear is also useful for cutting many pieces of the same size because the gage can be licked at the desired setting. The fingers must be kept away from the blade which must have a guard. The size of shears is resolute by the width of stock is they can cut. A common size will cut 19”, 25” and 36” width stock by thickness up to 17 SWG.