Shearing, or die cutting, refers to a process that cuts sheet metal without burning or melting it. Also, it does not produce any chips. In essence, shearing is not too different from cutting with scissors.

In shearing, a punch presses the workpiece against a fixed die or blade. The clearance between is such that the workpiece does not fit through, causing it to shear.

Shearing is our commonly used process of cutting sheet metal to size out of a larger roll or flat stock. It is a great and cost-effective method to cut sheets into size whenever complex cuts are not necessary.