How To Trim An Edge Of Sheet Metal

This is how easy it is to make a rounded edge on metal.

How to trim an edge of sheet metal.

You can create the perfect uniform radius with these bevel heads. Watch this video and more in the solid edge sheet metal tutorials playlist. Clamp or hold a straightedge or square along the cutting marks and score a line with the tip of a sharp utility knife blade. Secure the sheet metal and position the metal nibbler against the line edge.

It withstands temperatures up to 400 f which is generally twice as high as our standard rubber trim. Align the nibbler so the blade is level and the middle just touches the edge of the line you want to cut. Using a chisel and hammer is the most basic form of cutting sheet metal. A metal core adds strength and stability making this trim more durable than other high temperature rubber trim.

Made of rubber it resists abrasion better than plastic trim. And you can use the same technique anytime you need a straight cut on aluminum or other light gauge sheet metal even steel. First determine the thickness of your edge. Then bend the sheet back and forth a few times to snap it.

Simply line up your chisel along the line you are going to cut and strike the back of it with a hammer. Rounding metal with the bevel heads from beveltools ensure a smooth and consistent rounded edge on sheet plate pipe and hole. Use clamps to secure the sheet metal on your work bench. Use it to protect the edges of panels boards and signs from impact.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Get it as soon as thu oct 1. The majority of our edge trims are available in thicknesses that range from 1 64 to 1 2 inches however we can create a custom profile to fit your needs. If you ve hit it hard enough the chisel will cut the sheet metal if it s thin enough.

Ordering edge trim from trim lok is simple. At the beginning of each cut it is important to open the tool completely and seat the edge of the sheet metal as deep as possible in the jaws.