Die Cut Copper Sheet

I commonly use 24 and 26 gauge for making jewelry and enameling.

Die cut copper sheet.

24 gauge makes a nice medium weight cuff bracelet for example. Premium copper sheets for crafts and art projects embossing manufacturing electrical applications research and development do it yourself projects. Metal die cutting. Put on a pair of work gloves before you wax the saw to protect your hands.

The cutting surface of the die is the edge of hardened steel strips known as steel rule. Steel rule die also known as cookie cutter dies are used for cutting sheet metal and softer materials such as plastics wood cork felt fabrics and paperboard. Get 5 in rewards with club o. Wax your saw blade before cutting sheet metal.

An angle grinder fitted with an abrasive metal cutting disc works well to cut all kinds of metal including bolts angle iron rebar and even sheet metal. Apply a thin layer of paraffin or saw wax to the blade just enough to cover the surface before making any cuts in the metal. Instead we recommend using a diamond blade that s rated to cut ferrous metal. These steel rules are usually located using saw or laser cut grooves in plywood.

Copper annealed soft copper 110 alloy 99 99 cu. But the discs wear down quickly cut slowly and shrink in diameter as you use them. Metal is difficult for saws to cut and rubbing wax along the blade helps prolong its sharpness.