How is sheet metal cut?
During manufacturing, construction and finishing works, it is often required to cut the metal in order to obtain the necessary products of a certain shape and size. For cutting, you may need a different tool, depending on the type of work being performed. This will be discussed in the article.
Manual scissors for metal
cut sheet metalThanks to this tool, it is possible to cut metal sheets up to approximately 1 mm thick, and aluminum up to 2.5 mm thick. The hand shears consist of 2 handles and 2 cutting knives, fixed at an angle. Cutting knives are made in the form of a wedge, the angle of which is 65-80 degrees. The large angle is suitable for cutting hard metals, while the small angle is suitable for cutting soft metals.
Hacksaws for metal
Such a tool is used in the event that you need to cut thick metal sheets, rods, pipes, profile rolled products. A hacksaw for metal consists of a hacksaw blade, which is mounted in a horizontal or inclined frame. The tool has the ability to expand to the length of the blade (mainly 25-30 cm). At the bottom of the blade are teeth, sharpened at an angle of 60 degrees.
A hacksaw is selected based on the thickness of the metal. For different hardness of metal, teeth of different lengths are intended. When replacing the hacksaw blade, it is set with the tip of the teeth forward. After that, the tension level of the web is adjusted. The correct level is determined by turning the blade 1/8 of a circle.
Guillotines
Guillotines for cutting metal are machines that are designed to cut rolls, plates and metal sheets. Guillotines cut both transversely and longitudinally. Where are these machines used? They are necessary in the manufacture of drainage and ventilation systems, as well as corrugated board and other materials intended for the facade and roof. Such machines are indispensable in the production of any metal profiles. They are widely demanded and applicable both in serial and in individual productions.
Working with scissors, hacksaws, guillotines and other metal cutting tools is quite dangerous. Therefore, when working with cutting tools, it is imperative to ensure the proper level of safety. It is necessary to follow the safety rules in order to exclude the possibility of an accident while cutting metal products.