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The straight cut compound action aviation snip is strong and durable. Its serrated cutting blades cut up to 18-gauge cold rolled or 23-gauge stainless steel. With forged chrome molybdenum steel cutting blades, latch design for quick single handed operation, color-coded, bi-material grips for slip resistance, this tool allows you to cut steel with ease. This product meets or exceeds ANSI standards.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

- Cuts up to 18 gauge (1.2mm) cold-rolled steel or 23 gauge (0.7mm) stainless-steel

- Forged chrome molybdenum steel cutting blades for strength, durability and long cutting life

- Serrated cutting blades provides a sturdy bite and helps prevent material from slipping during use

- Latch design allows for a quick single handed operation

- Adjustment-free fasteners prevent loosening of the blades

- Color-coded, slip-resistant bi-material grip for comfort and control

- Meets or exceeds ANSI standards

Aviation shears are tools specifically designed for cutting and trimming metal in the aerospace industry. They are typically highly precise and powerful in cutting, and are suitable for processing a variety of aerospace materials, such as aluminum, steel, titanium alloys, etc. The design and functionality of aviation shears enable them to play a key role in the manufacture of aircraft, spacecraft, and other aerospace equipment.

Aviation shears typically have the following features:

Cutting Capacity: Aviation shears are able to easily cut a variety of metal materials of varying thicknesses, including thin sheet metal and thicker structural components. They typically have a powerful electric or pneumatic drive system that provides enough power to complete a variety of cutting tasks.

Precision: Aviation shears are precision-engineered and capable of highly accurate cutting, ensuring that the cut parts meet strict dimensional and geometric requirements. This is critical for applications in the aerospace field that require extremely high part quality and accuracy.

Comfort and Portability: Although aviation shears are typically larger and more powerful than regular scissors or shearing tools, they are typically designed with operator comfort and portability in mind. They are typically equipped with comfortable handles and ergonomic designs to reduce user fatigue, and are easy to carry and operate.

Durability: Considering the harsh environment and requirements of the aerospace industry, aviation shears are usually made of high-quality materials for durability and long life. They are designed to withstand frequent use and work in a variety of conditions.

Aviation shears play an important role in aerospace engineering at all stages of aircraft manufacturing, spacecraft assembly, and aircraft maintenance. They are an indispensable tool in the aerospace industry and help ensure high-quality manufacturing and maintenance standards.