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	Cutting Pattern Cutting Pattern

Straight

Right Curves

Left Curves

	Blade Edge Blade Edge

	Straight
	Serrated

	For Maximum Steel Thickness For Maximum Steel Thickness

	Cut Length Cut Length

	For Cutting For Cutting

Sheets

Wire Cloth

	Handle Color Handle Color

	Gray		Blue
	Red		Yellow
	Black		Green
	Black and Orange

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Opening Style Opening Style

Manual

Spring Assisted

	For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness

	Blade Material Blade Material

Steel

Aluminum-Bronze

	Handle Material Handle Material

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Grip Material Grip Material

Plastic

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	For Maximum Aluminum Thickness For Maximum Aluminum Thickness

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Cut Width Cut Width

	For Maximum Brass Thickness For Maximum Brass Thickness

1/64"

1/32"

1/16"

	For Maximum Copper Thickness For Maximum Copper Thickness

1/64"

1/32"

1/16"

	No-Load Strokes per Minute No-Load Strokes per Minute

	Minimum Cut Radius Minimum Cut Radius

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High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters

A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. These cutters are also known as aviation snips.

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Keep your hand away from the material being cut.

Long-Life High-Force Sheet
Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Blades are high-speed steel so they stay sharp longer than steel blades, and they can be sharpened.

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with
Offset Handles for Tight Spaces

The handles are angled 90° from the blade so you can cut material from directly above tight spaces.

Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet
Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

This cutter has two blades that cut a 13/64" wide strip—peel it back for smooth edges with little distortion.

Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet
Metal Cutters with Safety Guard

Prevent waste from flying up as you work. A double blade makes two cuts to create a 7/64"-wide step that peels back, leaving little distortion and smooth edges.

Sheet Metal Cutters

These cutters make straight cuts and curves.

Sheet Metal Cutters for Notching and Nibbling

Also known as bulldog snips, these durable cutters have long handles and short blades for cutting heavy material in any direction.

Sheet Metal Cutters for Tight Spots

Blades are tapered to give you more control when cutting straight lines, tight curves, and circles, and they're serrated to prevent slipping. These cutters are also known as duckbill snips.

Sheet Metal Cutters with Replaceable Blades

Replace blades as they wear. These cutters are also known as tinners' snips.

Nonsparking Sheet Metal Cutters

Made from aluminum bronze, the blade and handle on these cutters inhibit sparking and are FM approved. Use them for straight cuts.

Heavy Duty Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Handles are angled to keep your hand away from the material as you cut straight lines and curves.

Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Cutters

Make cuts in metal up to 1/32" thick with these compact cutters.

Sheet Metal Hole Cutters

Make round, square, and irregular-shaped holes with this punch-style hole cutter.

Powered Sheet Metal Cutters

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

Use to cut patterns in flat material with minimal material loss and less effort compared to manual cutters.

Smooth-Edge Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

A double blade creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion.

Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers

Punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion.

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Minimize material loss and edge distortion with these scissor-like cutters that cut metal up to 1/64" thick.+

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters

Also known as slotting shears, these cutters have a double blade that creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion.

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers

These nibblers punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion.

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Also known a scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut metal up to 1/64" thick with minimal material loss and edge distortion.

Punch Cutter Attachment for Portable Drills

Turn your portable drill into a punch cutter for cutting curved and straight shapes in flat and corrugated sheet metal and plastic.

Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

Light Duty Long-Cut Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

A 12" long blade makes long, straight cuts in thin metals and flexible materials. Not for use on phenolic or other rigid materials.

Notch-Cutting Bench-Mount Sheet Metal Cutters

Notch, cut, and pierce a variety of materials including metal, plastic, and vinyl.