Metal Cutting Shear
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New Hydraulic Sheet Metal Shear machines

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To cut sheet metal and steel plate. Also Corner notcher and edge notching machines.
A metal Shearing machine is used for cutting sheet metal to size out of a larger flat stock or from roll stock. The metal to be cut is held in place with hold-downs. 90 degree cuts are positioned by a squaring arm with scale on it or with a back gauge. Other angles are possible with an angle gauge. Large machines with shadow cut line will have a light that shines over a wire which projects a thin shadow line exactly where the cut line is which is useful if you mark your metal with a tape measure.
The shearing process can produce a shear edge burr, which can be minimized to less than 10% of the material thickness. This is a function of clearance between the blades, and the sharpness of the cutting blades. On some sheet metal shears and most plate shears, the blade gap is adjustable for different metal thicknesses. Though they are minor, the possibility of little burrs and hold down marks should be considered in the forming of some end products. Machine capacities shown for mild steel can be 33% or so higher for most types of soft aluminum, and 50% lower for stainless steel. Also, common A36 steel is usually harder than mild steel and may not cut as easy. Call an American Machine Tools sales engineer for more info. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.

Sheet Metal Shear:
Available at Foot powered or Air powered

* HCHC shear blades
* Material hold down
* Front support arms
* Protractor gauge
* Side gauges
* Manual back gauge with fine adjust
* Back Gauge 25 1/2"
* Front Gauge 24"

FS-5216:
Capacity: 16 gauge (.06") x 52" mild steel
 Shipping weight: 1170 Lbs
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Foot operated Sheet Metal Sheer Machine
JET Pneumatic Air Powered Shear:
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Model PS-1652E with 16 gauge x 52 inch capacity
This machine connects to your air compressor.
16 gauge maximum cutting capacity for mild-steel
Stainless steel capacity: 18 (.048") to 20 gauge (.036")
Soft aluminum and copper: 12-14 gauge (.075")
40 Strokes per Minute - Full Length
1.3 CFM Air Consumption per Stroke
25.3 CFM Air Consumption
Weight: 1830 Lbs. Size: 60 x 24 x 43 Height
 Front Gauge Capacity (in.) 28"
Back Gauge Capacity (in.) 25-1/2"
Good cast-iron grade frame to eliminate blade deflection.
Low cutting angle to cut narrow strips without twisting.
Precise bed and beam alignment assures working accuracy.
Adjustable bed for setup according to the blade clearance.
Complete set of pneumatic control system.
Manufactured in China.
JET air powered Pneumatic Shear

Chicago Dreis & Krump Hydraulic Sheet Metal Shear:

 

HS-510
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Hydraulic Sheet Metal Shears

Standard Equipment:
Centralized control panel
Front support arms
HCHC shear blades
Side gauges
Material hold down
Protractor gauge
Back gauge
Remote foot switch
NORMALLY IN STOCK.
Capacity
14 gauge x 52" mild steel.
20 gauge
stainless
10 gauge x 52" mild steel.
16 gauge
stainless
10 gauge x 61" mild steel.
16 gauge
stainless
Back Gauge
Range
25 1/2"
Slide-Lock
25 1/2"
Hand
Cranked
25 1/2"
Hand
Cranked
Front
Support Arms
24" scales
34" scales
34" scales
Cuts per minute
40
30
30
Motor HP
3
5
5
Shipping weight
1610 Lbs
2700 Lbs
2900 Lbs

Air Powered Metal Shear TK1014:
10 feet long x 14 gauge capacity
 * Front operated Back Gauge with Digital Readout
* Telescoping Pull Out Front Sheet Supports
* Mechanical Front Dumping Rear Sheet Supports
* Reversible 4 foot Squaring Arm with Embedded Scale and 3 Drop Stops
* Scaled Entrance Guides, Both Ends
* Two T-Slotted, 24 inch Front Support Arms

Capacity: 10 feet of 14-gauge mild steel
or 10 feet of 18-gauge stainless steel
Cycle Speed: 20 strokes per minute
Air Supply: 80-gallon tank needs 90 psi at 14 CFM
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Air Powered Sheet Metal Shear. 10 feet x 14 gauge capacity. CLICK FOR A LARGER PHOTO

Hydraulic Sheet Metal Shear Machines: normally in stock

10 gauge x 10 feet: Request this Quote
14 gauge x 10 feet: Request this Quote
10 gauge x 8 feet: Request this Quote
* Spring hold downs * Two 24" front support arms * 24" manual back gauge with wheel * Safety full length finger guard * High grade, high carbon/chrome shear blades * 2-edge upper blade & 4 - edge bottom blade, 60 hrc * Two 14" side gauges (R/L) with dual scales * Removable foot control pedal * Fully hydraulic control and safety protection system * Electric control selection for single & continuous mode * Made in Taiwan

 Hydraulic Sheet Metal Shear in sizes 8 foot and 10 foot, 14 gauge and 10 gauge

Heavy Duty Hydraulic Metal Plate Cutting Shears: EHS & HS

 Chicago Dreis & Krump Press Brakes, Hand Brakes, Box and Pan brakes, and Shears
Chicago Dreis & Krump hydraulic metal plate shear
HS Models: Swing beam design • Hydraulic hold-downs with nylon pads • Blade gap adjustment • Electric foot switch • Length of stroke control • NC electric back gauge with Digital Readout • Unitized hydraulic manifold • Front gauge / support arms with scales and flip stops • Squaring arm with scale • Ball supports • Shadow cut line • Electronic stroke counter • CLICK TO SEE A VIDEO • CLICK TO SEE ANOTHER VIDEO
EHS Model Differences: 24" back gauge instead of 31" • 42" squaring and support arms instead of 49". • Back gauge readout accurate to .005" instead of .001". • Control panel directly on machine instead on pivot arm. • Selected blade gap choices instead of infinitely variable. • Hydraulic ram return instead of nitrogen • Less strokes per minute • No stroke counter • Lighter frame.
Chicago D & K
Model Number
Capacity
(inches)
Capacity
(mm)
SPM
N.C.
Back
Gauge
Front
gauge
Motor
H.P.
Weight
(Lbs)
3/16" x 63"
4.5 x 1600
22
24"
42"
7.5
6600
1/4" x 63"
6.5 x 1600
25
31.5"
49"
10
8500
3/8" x 63"
9.5 x 1600
17
31.5"
49"
20
11000
1/2" X 63"
13 x1600
11
31.5"
49"
25
14000
1/4" x 80"
6.5 x 2050
22
31.5"
49"
10
10000
3/8" x 80"
9.5 x 2050
18
31.5"
49"
25
13000
1/2" x 80"
13 x 2050
10
31.5"
49"
30
17000
10 gauge x 98"
3 x 2500
26
31.5"
option
49"
25
7300
3/16" x 98"
4.5 x 2500
22
24"
42"
7.5
9250
1/4" x 98"
6.5 x 2500
19
31.5"
49"
10
11000
3/8" x 98"
9.5 x 2500
16
31.5"
49"
25
14000
1/2" x 98"
13 x 2500
10
31.5"
49"
40
18000
10 gauge x 122"
13 x 2500
24
31.5"
option
49"
7.5
8500
3/16" x 122"
4.5 x 3100
18
24"
42"
7.5
10550
1/4" x 122"
6.5 x 3100
16
31.5"
49"
10
13000
3/8" x 122"
9.5 x 3100
13
31.5"
49"
25
17000
1/2" x 122"
13 x 3100
11
31.5"
49"
40
22000
1/4" x 161"
6.5 x 4100
16
31.5"
49"
15
24000
3/8" X 161"
9.5 x 4100
13
31.5"
49"
30
28000

Sheet Metal Slitting Machine:
Tin Knocker or Gary Mfg Co.

These sturdy portable sheet metal slitting machines have 24 inch deep throats, quick adjusting back gauge and a depth measuring scale. They can cut a 4 x 8 sheet of metal in half the long way.
Stand is optional.
Choose from Gary (made in USA) or Tin Knocker (made in Vietnam).
Call 773-334-5000 to order this machine.

Capacity: 16 Gauge (.06") thick sheet metal
Throat: 24 inches deep
Motor: 3/4 HP, 115 Volts
Minimum Slitting Width: 1.25"
Maximum Slitting Width: 24.25"
Speed (Approx.): 90 feet per minute
Shipping Weight: 485 lbs.

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Rotary Slitter Machine can cut long pieces of metal

Hydraulic 90 degree Corner Notcher:
Corner Notching
Corner notching diagram
Edge Notching
Edge notching diagram

Chicago Dreis & Krump's productive, reliable, heavy duty, hydraulic 90 degree corner notcher for all your notching needs. It will shear mild steel and stainless at high production speeds and it's a snap to operate.

For extra value; it also includes a superior edge notching feature, built right into the same table. So this is truly a top notching system that does it all. The controls are laid out for straightforward, easy access, and a generous work table area allows your operator a wide variety of material positions.
Hydraulic Corner Notcher machine photo
* Dual head design
* Centralized control panel
* Foot switch
* Sheet supports
* Material hold downs
* Modes of Operation; single / inch / continuous
* Fine scale adjustment
* Slug chute
* Dual gauge systems
Model
Number
Capacity
Max.
Square
Notch
Edge
Notch
(X x Y)
Ram
Stroke
SPM
Motor
HP
Mild Steel
Stainless
HN-10
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10 gauge
(.135")
16 gauge
(.06)
8-5/8"x 8-5/8"
4" x 2"
1"
22
2
HN-25
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1/4"
10 gauge
(.135")
10" x 10"
6" x 4"
1-1/2"
20
5

JET lever operated Sheet Metal Corner Notcher

Ask for JET model number: HN-16N
Maximum Force: 4 Tons
Max Notching size: 6" x 6 inches
Metal Cutting Capacity: 16 gauge (.06") [1.6mm]
Metal Piercing Capacity: 18 gauge (.045")[1.2mm]
Stroke: 3/4"
Weight: 165 Lbs.
Machine Size: 24 x 21 x 26 inches

$995. Call 773-334-5000 to order this machine.
Optional Stand: $279. extra
JET hand lever operated sheet metal corner notcher

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