Cutting Copper Sheets

They look like big scissors and work the same way.

Cutting copper sheets.

Once the copper sheet has been marked where it needs to be cut the sheers blades are positioned on each side of the sheet as would be regular scissors when cutting paper. That is definitely something to keep in mind if you design something to be cut like this. This is the only mat that i would use to cut metal as you do not want it to be very sticky. Cutting copper sheets using tin snips is easy.

The sheers handles are brought together to cut through the sheet. Keep your tin snips perpendicular to the copper. Cutting your own copper sheets is a simple way to add a personal touch to any project to allow for custom dimensions possibly unavailable commercially and to save the additional costs of custom cutting which can quickly impact the total costs of your project. Using a tin snip start to slowly cut along your marked pattern.

Cut in 1 2 to ship learn more add to cart. Tin snips are perhaps the most popular and affordable but there are also heavier duty versions available designed for cutting thicker sheets. It is also known as electrolytic tough pitch etp or just pure copper because our copper sheet is 99 90 copper. The engraving turned out beautifully on this copper foil.

Place down on your blue mat. For thicker copper sheet you would want to use a jewelry saw it s a bit slower but gives you a nicer finished cutting edge. However the cutting left some room to be desired. Copper sheet has many uses including electromagnets and motors as well as flashing.

Cutting your own copper shapes can be easier than you think. However i added a cut linetype tag shape around the logo with two small cut circles. Copper sheet and plate is available in alloy 110 in a variety of sheet sizes. For higher gauges meaning thinner copper you can easily do it with standard hardware store metal snips.

2d contouring tips and tricks. The foil got a bit crinkly from the force of the cut. Cut a 12 12 or smaller piece from your roll of metal with metal shears. Work gloves must be worn during the cutting process as the cutting edge of the copper is very sharp.

If you need to cut fine details in thin material here s some recipes and tips to get you started.