Cut Hvac Sheet Metal

Abc sheet metal is one of the most diversified metal fabrication companies in southern california.

Cut hvac sheet metal.

The klein tools hole cutter will cut 2 in. Dia holes in sheet metal. The most common tool used to cut sheet metal is tin snips. Measurements for inches and centimeters are molded into body.

Straight cutting compound snips work best for cutting thick or doubled up sheet metal. Use for 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel. Cutting notching tools. Mark the cut line or area on sheet metal with a felt tip marker.

Place the sheet metal on top of the workbench and lay out your pattern using a tape measure pencil and straightedge. There are several types of materials used for hvac ducts such as sheet metal fiberglass board and flexible duct. There are two ways to cut round ducts. First if you want to cut a duct near the middle and use both ends mark and cut the duct before snapping it together.

Common hvac duct materials. Klein s line of hvac tools make it easy to work with sheet metal ductwork and tubing. These job matched tools are proven to stand the test of time with superior results. They don t cut curves well.

Punch a starter hole in the metal with the blade of a straight screwdriver and a hammer large enough to fit the tip of the compound. We are a full service quality oriented manufacturing company serving over 3000 customers with a wide range of applications from precision sheet metal to heavy plate. Fab cut systems has chosen this leading cam ductwork software because it works well with the flashcut cnc software package. If your project requires curved cuts make an easy economical and adjustable.

51 mm to 305 mm holes in up to 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel. Having the correct tool for cutting the applicable material simplifies the process and provides a superior result.