Shearing Machine

What is a sheet metal shearing machine?

A sheet metal shearing machine, is a piece of equipment used in metal fabrication to cut and trim sheet metal into desired shapes and sizes by applying a straight-line cutting action across the material.

What is the advantages of hydraulic shears?

Hydraulic shearing machine can be continuously operated, making it perfect for high production facilities. They are also usually more compact than their mechanical equivalents, saving shop space.

What types of materials can CNC shearing machine process?

Sheet metal shearing machines are typically designed to handle various metals like steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous metals within their thickness capacity.

What is the difference between swing type shearing and guillotine shearing?

Swing type shearing and guillotine shearing machines are both used for cutting sheet metal, but they operate differently:

1.Swing Type Shearing (also known as Swinging Beam Shear):
In a swing type shear, the upper blade is mounted on a swinging arm that moves like a pendulum to cut through the sheet metal placed on a fixed lower blade.
The operator manually or with hydraulic assistance raises the swinging arm to a predetermined angle and then releases it to cut the metal sheet.
This method is typically used for smaller workshops or lighter gauge metals where precision might not be as critical as in industrial settings.

2.Guillotine Shearing:
A guillotine shear has a straight, vertically moving upper blade that descends in a linear motion onto a fixed lower blade, similar to how a guillotine operates.
Guillotine shears are designed for high-volume production environments and can handle heavier gauge metals and larger sheet sizes with greater precision.
They often feature back gauges for accurate positioning of the material and can perform repetitive cuts quickly and consistently.

What are the key features to consider when purchasing a sheet metal shearing machine?

Key features to consider include the cutting length and thickness capacity, blade quality and durability, back gauge precision for repetitive accuracy, CNC or manual control options, safety features, and overall build quality.