CHAPTER 9
SHEAR ASSEMBLY
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and Female Entry Dies should be 1/32” or less away from the back side of the vertical leg of
the panel. The Male and Female Exit Dies should be adjusted slightly to the outside of the
entry dies so that the cut edge of the panel clears the dies without interference when passing
through after a cut. Once alignment of the dies is achieved, tighten all “C” bolts. Jog the
material out approximately 2”. Engage the shear to cut to 2” piece off. Inspect the cut made on
this piece and the piece still in the machine by jogging it out another 2” so it can be viewed. If
the cut is not satisfactory, re-adjust as necessary.
Figure 19: Entry/Exit Views