¶ Introduction
A pneumatic powered machine that is used for straight-cutting a variety of sheet goods including mild steel, aluminum, brass, and acrylic. It can cut up to 16 ga. mild sheet steep, up to 50" wide. The shear consists of a table, an extension for longer pieces, a bevel guage for cutting angles, a work-holding device (the fingers), upper and lower blades, a rear depth stop with a microadjuster, and a foot pedal to engage the shear. It is a simple machine but has the potential to be very dangerous.
¶ Shop Access
A membership or day pass is required to access the Metal Shop.
The pneumatic shear is not currently covered within a Shop Safety class at Open Works. Members and day pass users must check in with a Community Technician to be trained on the pneumatic shear.
¶ Machine Reservations
The pneumatic shear does not require a machine reservation and is available on a first-come first-serve basis.
¶ Machines Available
- One Jet 52" Pneumatic Shear 16g (Model No. PS-1652T)
¶ Machine Comparison Chart
| Number of Machines | Name | Compatible Material | Freehand Cutting?  / |
Cuts square pipe/tubing? / |
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| 1 | Shear | Mild steel sheet metal only | |
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| 1 | Vertical bandsaw | 14 ga and under mild steel, 18 ga and under stainless steel, and 1/8" and under aluminum | |
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| 1 | Horizontal Bandsaw | Mild steel square tube, round bar, and stock | |
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| 5 | Angle grinder with cut-off wheel attachment | Mild steel | |
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| 1 | Chop saw | Mild steel | |
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¶ Parts of the Machine
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¶ Material Considerations
¶ Acceptable Materials:
¶ Forbidden Materials:
¶ Safety and Setup
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes must be worn at all times.
• Long hair, jewelry, and loose clothing must be tied back.
• Safety glasses must be worn.
• Earmuffs or silicone ear plugs must be worn!
For more information on shop safety visit Metal Shop under "Safety."
¶ Step-by-Step Guides
¶ Using the Machine
- Make sure the hose of the shear is connected to the drop down air line using the quick connect coupling.
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Turn on the machine using the On/Off switch on the tall post connecting to the foot pedal.
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Align your material flush with the ruler on the right side of the machine. You can use the ruler to cut your workpiece to the proper dimensions. After making the cut the piece on the outfeed will be cut to your set dimensions.
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Keep your fingers clear of the shear's fingers and blade.
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Press down on the foot pedal and release once the material is cut.
¶ Machine Maintenance
All machine maintenance pages are only accessible to Staff. All machine maintenance is only to be done by Staff.
¶ Troubleshooting
¶ References
¶ Video Walkthroughs
¶ Resupply Form
Click here to report any consummables needing to be replenished within the [Shop Name!]