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Cutting > Shearing Tech Cell > Shearing Article List

Shearing related articles

There are 6 articles related to shearing.

Cutting with an industry workhorse: Shearing using an ironworker is simple, with the right setup 

To gain the most benefit from an ironworker's cutting stations, fabricators should select one with the right tonnage and blade characteristics for their applications.
By: Don Letourneau - The FABRICATOR®, 1/27/09

Getting control of your cut-to-length line: How to select the most suitable drive and controller 

There are many factors to consider when selecting a drive and control system for a cut-to-length line. After choosing the line, you need to choose the drive, calculate the load inertia, calculate the feeder speed, and choose a motion controller.
By: Martin Marincic, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 7/11/02

Cutting structural steel to length; The sheer facts of shear tooling and processes 

This article discusses the tooling and shearing processes used for cutting structural steel elements. It mentions the materials and heat-treating processes used to manufacture the knives (tooling) and two different shearing processes - - single-cut and double-cut. It also discusses the challenges pr...
By: Tom Boyer, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/28/02

Analyzing shear features: Basic knowledge can impact productivity, safety  

Understanding shears is a matter of understanding shear features, including design and drive systems. This article offers information about evaluating shears and includes a list of 20 enhancements and explains each of them.
By: Stephen A. Lazinsky, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 7/26/01

Material Handling on Squaring Shears: Aiding productivity by making the operator's job easier 

Proper material handling equipment in front of and in back of utmost importance to your operation. Its impact on operator comfort and safety should not be minimized.
By: Rod Stouder, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 6/13/01

8 ways to keep your shear in top shape 

Improving uptime and reducing maintenance when using shears for high production could mean following a few key steps.
By: Robert Kotynski, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 4/10/01