M1044 52" Foot Shear
Shearing Tips
NOTICE
DO NOT cut wire or cable on this foot shear. DO NOT exceed the rated capacity for sheet metal. Damage to the blades or other parts will occur!
•The table in Figure 14 lists other materials and the equivalent decimal thicknesses that can be used on this shear.
•For the best results, never cut any piece narrower than eight times the thickness of the material. For example 1⁄2" strip of 0.06" mild steel. This would be hard to do anyway, since the distance from the clamp to the blade is more the 1⁄2".
•Keep the blade gap to the smallest distance possible.
•When shearing, the work should be squared against a guide.
•The pressure plate should be adjusted approximately 1⁄4" above the table when the shear blade is in the up position. As you move the blade downward, the pressure plate should immediately rest against the workpiece and hold it in place.
•Do not reach around the machine to grab the sheared piece. Large pieces should be allowed to drop on a table.
•To prevent distortion when shearing, snap the foot pedal quickly to pierce the workpiece.
•After shearing metal parts will have a sharp edge on them. These edges may cause cuts or lacerations when handled. Deburr workpiece to remove the edge before handling.
•Have the shear blades sharpened by a professional. This will lead to accurate, quality results.
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| 16 GA. | 18 GA. | 20 GA. |
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| Mild Steel | 0.060" | 0.048" | 0.036" |
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| Stainless | NA | NA | 0.031" |
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| Cold Rolled | 0.048" | 0.035" | 0.030" |
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| Aluminum | 0.100" | 0.090" | 0.063" |
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| Brass |
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| • Soft | 0.072" | 0.064" | 0.051" |
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| • 1/2 Hard | 0.064" | 0.051" | 0.036" |
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| • Hard | 0.054" | 0.051" | 0.036" |
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| Phosphor Bronze |
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| • Annealed | 0.064" | 0.051" | 0.040" |
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| Copper |
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| • Soft | 0.072" | 0.064" | 0.051" |
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| • Hard | 0.064" | 0.051" | 0.040" |
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Figure 14. List of equivalents of other material that can be cut on foot shear.
Always wear safety glasses when oper- ating the 52" Foot Shear. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury.