Die Cut Aluminum Sheet

Slivers are the result of the aluminum interfacing with the cutting sections or punches.

Die cut aluminum sheet.

Improper clearance will reduce the die service life or burrs and lead to secondary cutting the irregular opening will increase the demounting force etc. Aluminum is non magnetic and provides good thermal and electrical conductivity. To reduce the production of slivers the severity of friction at the point where the two surfaces interface must be reduced. The cutting surface of the die is the edge of hardened steel strips known as steel rule.

An angle grinder fitted with an abrasive metal cutting disc works well to cut all kinds of metal including bolts angle iron rebar and even sheet metal. Using a softer piece of material such as wood as a backer will allow the chisel to push through the metal and prevent wear on the chisel s tip. Cutting aluminum sheet metal with a hammer and chisel is relatively straight forward line up the edge of the chisel along the line you wish to cut and strike the chisel with a hammer. Cutting with tin snips.

If you re cutting a line in a sheet of aluminum you can skip the vice and cut your way down the sheet on a flat surface. But the discs wear down quickly cut slowly and shrink in diameter as you use them. The general rule for cutting materials is the softer the metal the smaller the cutting clearance. Die cut products stocks a variety of aluminum grades and tempers such as h12 h14 h19 t2 t4 and many others.

Besides the die clearance is subject to the material and thickness generally for carbon steel plate 12 18 of the thickness is best. Aluminum can be anodized to strengthen its corrosion resistance create a harder surface and provide a decorative finish when appearance is necessary. This weakens the aluminium and creates a fracture line. These steel rules are usually located using saw or laser cut grooves in plywood.

Instead we recommend using a diamond blade that s rated to cut ferrous metal. With the aid of a straight edge and a sharp knife score both sides of the aluminium sheet. Steel rule die also known as cookie cutter dies are used for cutting sheet metal and softer materials such as plastics wood cork felt fabrics and paperboard. Tired of getting fingers cut on sheet metal while using tin snips.

To cut the sheets of metal rathe. Method 3 of 3.