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What Is A Shearing Machine?

A Sheet Metal Shearing Machine is a specialized tool used in the sheet metal industry for cutting metal plates into various shapes and sizes.

It is composed of several key components such as blades, pulleys, baffles, and an electric control system.

The machine's die, used for cutting metal plates, can be found in different shapes, including straight blades and round blades.

Sheet metal shearing machines are widely used in various industries, such as automotive and aerospace manufacturing, machinery production, household appliance production, and construction.

The effectiveness of a Sheet Metal Shearing Machine is determined by several factors such as its shearing capacity, accuracy, speed, and reliability

What Are The Types Of Shearing Machines?

Depending on the drive mode, common types of shearing machines mainly include manual sheet metal shearing machines, mechanical shearing machines, hydraulic shearing machines, and pneumatic shearing machines.

Manual sheet metal shears are equipment that can perform cutting of plates by manually moving the blade up and down.

These shears are easy to operate and suitable for cutting small plates, but their cutting accuracy is low and cannot meet the requirements of large plates.

The mechanical shearing machine operates using a power device consisting of a motor, flywheel, worm shaft, and clutch.

It has faster cutting speeds and more strokes per minute compared to the hydraulic shearing machine.

The flywheel of the mechanical shearing machine stores energy, allowing for a motor with lower horsepower to be used.

Mechanical shearing machines can be further divided into up-moving and down-moving types based on the operation mode.

The hydraulic shearing machine is powered by a hydraulic cylinder and motor. The motor drives the hydraulic cylinder to apply hydraulic oil pressure to the piston, providing power to the upper blade's piston.

The hydraulic shearing machine has a longer stroke and can handle different load capacities.

Materials cut using a hydraulic shearing machine have a smooth surface with minimal markings.

These machines are known for their large shearing force, stable operation, and good controllability.

The hydraulic shearing machine can be categorized into two types: the swing beam shearing machine and the guillotine shearing machine.

The swing beam shearing machine performs the shearing movement by swinging the tool rest, resulting in high speed, high shearing accuracy, and high efficiency.

The guillotine shearing machine can be powered either by hydraulic or mechanical means.

It consists of a working table, upper and lower blades, a hydraulic piston, a clamping tool, and a blank holder.

This machine can cut plates of varying thicknesses and lengths. The movable blade of the guillotine shearing machine can be straight or angled to reduce the cutting force.

With fast cutting speed, the guillotine shearing machine can handle large cutting thicknesses and lengths, making it ideal for mass production.

However, the cut edges produced are rough and unattractive.