Metal ShearingStraight cuts. Shop speed.
Fast, accurate straight cuts on sheet and plate up to 10 feet, with repeatable results across full production runs.
WHAT IS IT
Shearing forces a hardened upper blade through sheet or plate against a fixed lower blade: a clean, full-length cut in a single hydraulic stroke.
There is no kerf, no laser gas, and no heat-affected zone. For rectangles, strips, and blanks, it is the fastest and most economical straight-cut process on the floor.
When to shear
Reach for shearing when the part is a rectangle, a strip, or a blank that will be formed or welded next. A simple cut list is enough to quote.
If you need holes, notches, or an irregular profile, we route that work to laser or punch, often on the same job.
How it works
From stock to blank in three moves
1 · POSITION
Position against the back gauge
Sheet or plate is squared to the back gauge. The gauge sets the cut dimension automatically so every blank in the run lands on the same length.
BACK GAUGE · REPEATABLE LENGTH
Shear vs laser
Pick the right cut for the job
Shearing
- Straight cuts only: rectangles, strips, blanks
- Fastest and lowest cost for simple cuts
- No heat-affected zone or kerf loss
- Ideal when the next step is form or weld
Laser cutting
- Profiles, holes, notches, and complex contours
- Tighter internal features from CAD
- Better when the blank itself is the finished shape
- Often paired with shearing on multi-op jobs
Not sure? Send the drawing and we will help you make the best choice.
Talk it throughEquipment
Equipment & Capacity
| Machine | Cut Length | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Shear | 6' – 10' | Stainless · Galvanized · Aluminum · CR/HR Steel |
Materials
Material Capabilities
Cold Rolled Steel (CRS)
Smooth, consistent CRS for general fabrication. It is strong, weldable, and economical for brackets, frames, and formed parts.
- Smooth finish
- Weldable
- Cost-effective
Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled
HR P&O plate and sheet with mill scale removed and a light oil coat, ready for cutting, forming, and welding.
- Scale-free
- Weldable
- Production-ready
Stainless Steel 304
304 stainless in 2B and #4 finishes for corrosion resistance and clean cosmetic surfaces.
- 2B finish
- #4 finish
- Corrosion resistant
Aluminum & Coated Steels
Aluminum for lightweight parts, plus galvanized and other coated steels for weather and washdown environments.
- Lightweight aluminum
- Coated steels
- Corrosion protected
Need a different alloy or grade? Send the spec and we’ll confirm the fit.
Tradeoffs
Advantages & considerations
Advantages
Considerations
Start a job
How to order
1
Submit Sheet/Plate Specs
Send material, gauge, and cut dimensions. A simple cut list is fine.
2
Quote
We confirm material availability and return pricing with lead time.
3
Shearing & Quality Control
Blanks are cut to spec and dimensionally checked before stacking.
4
Delivery / Pickup
Pick up at our dock or have us arrange delivery to your site.
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Ready to cut your next blank?
Send your cut list or drawing and we'll turn around a quote fast.