Die Clearance

Shearing involves using sharp blades to cut through material, creating a clean edge on the flat metal sheet.

To achieve optimal shearing performance, high cutting quality, and extended tool life, maintaining the correct die clearance—the gap between the punch and die—is essential.

The required die clearance depends on several factors, including the material’s shear strength and the thickness of the sheet.

Typically, a clearance of 5 -10% of the sheet’s thickness is recommended for the best shearing results.

[ Shearing Tonnage Chart ]

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