I don't know what it's called, or the brand name but the tool is a metal shear. it is hydraulically operated and uses a foot pedal. I need to adjust the foot pedal and possibly addjust the blade. Please help me. The whole blade does not come down at once, it works off a pivot point like GIANT scissors. The closer to the fulcrum the more power...any idea the proper name of this tool and any useful links? please help.
it is called an alligator shear
Used these machines for years. Is there a question? We called the machines, depending on the type, piranhas, iron workers, plate shears etc.
>>1012286
Goldie search hydraulic plate shear or hydraulic sheet metal shear turns up quite a few results. As far as maintenance and blade adjustments I would look to manufacturer for guidance as different machines will have different specs for blade spacing. For example one of our machines would not cut thin metal for shit unless shims were installed behind the blade to get it close to the other blade. Another machine had an adjuster based on the thickness of the material you were cutting, and a guide for where the blade should be set.
>>1014204
Google search. Sorry samefag here, just don't proofread shit.
>>1014145
Always have heard them called iron workers.
