Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Cutting stainless steel sheets

Randy Poon wrote:

>
> Sorry, it sounds like a stupid question, but I'm NOT a
> machinist. I need to cut a stainless steel sheet into
> tiny squares of size 3" x 3", what is the proper tool
> to use? I prefer cheaper solution since I don't have
> expensive machine with me.

I have a Metal Supermarkets rather local to me. If you have one,
you can buy the sheet pieces cut to size. So if you don't
already have the sheet on hand check out:
http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ for locations.

As others have/will say, it depends on the thickness and
dimensional accuracy you need. It could be that you could just
cut the squares by hand with a tool called a snip. Wiss makes a
product called a Metalmaster Compound Action Snip. These are
essentially a scissors for sheet metal that will do 20 gauge
stainless or thinner. They are available at MSC, J&L, Travers,
and other suppliers.

JerryK