Cutting 14 Gauge Sheet Metal

There are hand operated drill powered electric and pneumatic versions on the market.

Cutting 14 gauge sheet metal.

The chart describes what size blade works best for the gauge of metal to be cut and which drill bit is best suited for piercing work. For a reference on gauge thickness see our gauge chart. Shear is perfect for cutting metal roofing flashing and other sheet metal projects. K s percision metals 16409 brass sheet metal rack 0 064 thickness x 6 width x 12 length 14 gauge 1 pc per car made in usa.

Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking and it can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes countless everyday objects are fabricated from sheet metal. Most sheet metal cutting tools are limited to 16 gauge and thinner 14 gauge is still sheet metal but in common forms 11 gauge while technically sheet metal is 1 8 thick and not really sheet metal for the purposes of this article so we will focus on 16 gauge and thinner. Thicknesses can vary significantly. The ironton 4 amp electric metal cutting shear is ideal for cutting various types of sheet metal up to 14 gauge with smooth accurate cuts and precise control over straight and curved cuts.

32 l x 1 3 8 w overall dimensions. In our test it cut through rebar like a hot knife through butter. Thick using a ferrous metal cutting blade. Cut metal with your circular saw.

Bauer 14 gauge 5 amp heavy duty metal shears have a three blade cutter head that shears sheet metal as thick as 14 gauge without deforming. It may not be an obvious choice but fitted with the right blade a circular saw is a great metal cutting tool. 16 gauge 1 5mm blade size. Every time the nibbler makes a cut it punches out a small piece of sheet metal.

These tools are good for cutting soft sheet metals such as tin aluminum and brass. 32 800mm shearing thickness. Its variable speed trigger and 360 swiveling head let user easily adjust cutting speed and direction. You can cut mild steel up to about 3 8 in.

Has a bed len. Hot metal chips will fly everywhere. 35 1 2 l x 15 3 4 w x 54 1 2 h our guillotine shear can be mounted for stationary use and features compound lever action for mechanical advantage and extended handle for maximum leverage. The head swivels 360 degrees to cut straight round or irregular holes in sheet metal.

Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin flat pieces. For instance your cutting 14 gauge metal the chart recommends a 6 blade however if you have a great amount of detail i personally would use a 5 or even a 4 blade sacrificing time to achieve accuracy. The lower the number the thicker the metal is. Features a variable speed trigger to smoothly control the metal shear during operation.

They also create no sparks when cutting. Aviation snips and tin snips are a common method of cutting thin sheet metal for hobbyists.