Force Required to Pierce or Shear Sheet Metal

  Manufacturing Knowledge Menu | Sheet Metal Knowledge Menu
Sheet Metal Manufacturing and Services

The equation will calculate the force required to pierce or shear sheetmetal.

    F = P x T x PSI

F is force required, in pounds 
P is perimeter around area to be sheared, inches
T is sheet thickness in inches
PSI is the  shear strength rating of the material in pounds per square inch

 

 

 

 

Home
Products and Services
Engineering Forum
CAD Forum

Engineering Design Data
Engineering Drafting Store
Engineering News
Engineering Calculators
Newsletter Register
Advertise

Feedback

© Copyright 2000 - 2008, by Engineers Edge, All rights reserved.  Disclaimer