Hi All,
After getting a load of 4x10 aluminum sheets, and having to cut it into 2"x3" squares via circular saw/sliding miter saw/bandsaw/tablesaw, I think we need to get a foot shear.
99% of what we do is low alloy aluminum, 3003 mainly. We use it for heat sinks, spreaders and occasionally enclosures. .020 and .040 are our main thicknesses. We make power electronics.
On the front page of the Enco flyer for $989.95 shipped is a 20 gauge, 52" foot shear. Anyone have any experience there? I hate to spend a grand on an import of dubious quality. The free shipping is enticing, though.
Alternatively, if there's a beefier 36" or even 24" shear for the same or less money, I could have my sheets cut in half before they're delivered.
I'm certainly not wedded to new, all the major tools in our shop we purchased used, but I'm not seeing anything around me at the moment.
Recommendations?
After getting a load of 4x10 aluminum sheets, and having to cut it into 2"x3" squares via circular saw/sliding miter saw/bandsaw/tablesaw, I think we need to get a foot shear.
99% of what we do is low alloy aluminum, 3003 mainly. We use it for heat sinks, spreaders and occasionally enclosures. .020 and .040 are our main thicknesses. We make power electronics.
On the front page of the Enco flyer for $989.95 shipped is a 20 gauge, 52" foot shear. Anyone have any experience there? I hate to spend a grand on an import of dubious quality. The free shipping is enticing, though.
Alternatively, if there's a beefier 36" or even 24" shear for the same or less money, I could have my sheets cut in half before they're delivered.
I'm certainly not wedded to new, all the major tools in our shop we purchased used, but I'm not seeing anything around me at the moment.
Recommendations?