Cutting Round Sheet Metal Duct

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Cutting round sheet metal duct.

There are two types electric and manual. The grooving machine is used to bead round duct to strengthen round tube with the big diameter. Galvanized sheet metal ducts from the duct shop s hvac ductwork is manufactured from high quality galvanized steel in 3 foot lengths for easy handling. Dia holes in sheet metal.

Any tin snips will work for this. Round duct grooving beading machine. But when you come to the thicker locking seam you ll need the extra leverage of compound snips. A hole cutter works great in tight spots when replacing ductwork.

Otherwise you might have to take down the trunk line. There are two ways to cut round ducts. Customers can choose different lock seam closing machine on the basis of sheet thickness and duct length. In this video we show you the best and safest way to cut a round hole into a can or rectangular duct.

Photo 3 shows how to cut through thick metal. Inch and centimeter measurement scales are molded into the body for accurate hole diameters. Use for 24 gauge steel and 26 gauge stainless steel. If you re dealing with close quarters and you own a right angle drill or attachment you may want to invest in a sheet metal hole cutter.

The klein tools hole cutter will cut 2 in. 20 in x 25 in x 16 in duct square to round. Tin snips with red colored handles can also cut straight lines and tighter curves to the left. First if you want to cut a duct near the middle and use both ends mark and cut the duct before snapping it together.

Mark the cut line or area on sheet metal with a felt tip marker. Sheet metal duct pipe fittings page 1 of 211. Keep in mind that the cut edges of sheet metal are very sharp. You ll need a drill sheet metal snips a start collar.

How to cut round ductwork to size with tin snips. One end of each piece is crimped for easy fitting of consecutive joints or to sheet metal fittings and flexible duct. Aviator snips work fine to cut holes in a trunk line but only if there s enough space. There are three types electric pneumatic and hydraulic machines.

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. Switch and receptacle spacer. There are many other tools and methods used to cut sheet metal ducts including hole cutters roto zips hole saws and even jigsaws. Measurements for inches and centimeters are molded into body.