Jet Shear/Brake/Roll
Safety
Always wear safety glasses when operating the shear/brake/roll (a requirement at all times in the manufacturing lab).
Ensure long hair is tied back and you are wearing closed toed shoes (a requirement at all times in the manufacturing lab).
You may only operate the machine under the supervision of a certified staff member.
Only appropriate sheet metal may be used on this machine. Do not use the shear to cut round bars, chain, steel cable or hardened metals.
Keep the top guard in place when not using the slip roll.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the slip roll pinch points, front and rear of the shear blades, and press brake dies.
Be careful when handling cut sheet metal with sharp edges. Gloves may be used when handling the material.
This machine is intended to be used by one person at a time.
Rules
Any material not provided by the space must be approved before use on the machine.
All projects using the shear/brake/roll must be approved by a certified staff member.
Material Costs
We sell some sheet metal that can be used with the shear/brake/roll.
Aluminum 6061 6x0.25" sheet $0.700 / in
Scraps are free
Always refer to the Material Store page for the most updated pricing.
How do I get Access to This Machine?
You must pass the metalworking safety quiz on canvas before you can use the mill/drill. All projects must be approved by a staff member before use.
How does it work?
A shear / brake / roll is a combination of the three pieces of manual equipment which are used for sheet metal fabrication. A shear can come in many forms but its purpose is to cut sheet metal. Ours is manually operated by moving the handle to bring down the blade on the metal. A brake is used to bend sheet metal. Ours only does simple bends around 90 degrees. A roll or slip roll is used to form sheet metal into curves or cylinders.
More Resources
Learn how to use the shear, brake, and riveting tool with this tutorial!