Sheet metal is being used for different purposes like making of kitchen sinks, roofing, making of car bodies, etc. For these purposes the sheet metal cutting of metal is a very important process. We can cut the sheet of metal easily with the use of proper tools, but care should be taken in cutting the metal since the edges of sheet metals would be sharp, which may cause some blood wounds.
Cutting of sheet metal can be done by using different tools like tin snips and electrical powered shears. With the advancement of technology, sheet metal cutting is done with the help of Computer Numerical Control Lasers or with the help of Computer Numerical Control punch press.
Metal Cutting
Tin snips are hand-tools for cutting sheet metal. This tool is of two types. In Electrical powered shears, a movable cutting blade and a crank drive are used for cutting sheets of metals, which works with the help of battery powered electric motor. Computer Numeric Control lasers cuts the sheet metal by passing a laser light over the surface of the metal sheet. Computer Numerical Control punch press cuts the metal into different shapes like circle, square and hexagon. Here, the sheet metal is placed between the bottom and top tools of the punching machine.
Training is very much essential for working with metal sheet tools. The steel workers should learn to mark measurements on the sheet, so that the sheet can be cut and joined to get the desired shape. If one learns to use layout tools, the process of shaping metal sheet for different purposes will become very easy. Scribe and straightedge, squares, prick punch, Protractors, dividers, circumference rule, trammel point are some of the tools used for the layout purpose.
The scribe and straight edge is the tool used for drawing a straight line on the metal. Squares are used to draw perpendicular and parallel line on the sheet. The prick punch is used to mark the starting and ending point of the line drawn with the help of scribe. The protractors are used to mark the preferred angle on the line drawn. Dividers and trammel points are used to mark circles and arcs in the metal. The final tool circumference rule is used for quick reference of the whole measurement of the circumference of the circle.
Thus, the layout and cutting tools are of great help to the steel worker to cut the metal according to the desired shapes and desired length and breadth.
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Milwaukee 48-40-4515 8-Inch 42 Tooth Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor Feature
- Circular saw blade for cutting of ferrous materials 3/32-inch and thicker
- Cermet-tipped for longer life, more wear resistant
- Hardened-steel body
- Vibration dampening
- 8-inch diameter; limited manufacturer warranty
Milwaukee 48-40-4515 8-Inch 42 Tooth Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor Overview
42-tooth, >3/32in. thick, 8in. replacement blade for Item#s M0479 and M0480. Cermet-tipped for cutting ferrous metals such as corrugated metal roofing, panel steel framing, sheet metal, mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Blade Use: Ferrous metal, Blade Diameter (in.): 8, Teeth (qty.): 42, Tip Type: Cermet, Blades (qty.): 1Milwaukee 48-40-4515 8-Inch 42 Tooth Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor Specifications
This Milwaukee 8-Inch 42T Cermet-Tipped Circular Saw Blade is designed to cut a variety of ferrous materials 3/32-inch and thicker, including pipe, angle iron, steel studs and conduit. The blade has vibration damping which reduces heat, sparks and noise for cleaner smoother, burr free cuts. Use it with the Milwaukee Dry Cut Saw 6370-20.Available In Stock. |
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