Clearance between Two Shears Formula

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Clearance between Two Shears is the gap or the distance between the cutting edges of two shearing tools, such as blades or dies. Check FAQs
Cs=0.0032tb(τ)0.5
Cs - Clearance between Two Shears?tb - Sheet Thickness?τ - Shear Strength of Material?

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51.138Edit=0.00321.13Edit(200Edit)0.5
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cs=0.0032tb(τ)0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cs=0.00321.13mm(200N/mm²)0.5
Next Step Convert Units
Cs=0.00320.0011m(2E+8Pa)0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cs=0.00320.0011(2E+8)0.5
Next Step Evaluate
Cs=0.0511379624154111m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cs=51.1379624154111mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cs=51.138mm

Clearance between Two Shears Formula Elements

Variables
Clearance between Two Shears
Clearance between Two Shears is the gap or the distance between the cutting edges of two shearing tools, such as blades or dies.
Symbol: Cs
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sheet Thickness
Sheet Thickness or blank thickness is the distance between the two parallel surfaces of a sheet of material, such as metal or plastic.
Symbol: tb
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Strength of Material
Shear Strength of Material is the maximum amount of shear stress that can be tolerated by material before its failure by shear mode.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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​Go Width between Contact Points during Bending
w=KbdLbσuttblank2FB
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Lb=FBwKbdσuttstk2
​Go Stock Thickness used in Bending Operation
tstk=FBwKbdLbσut
​Go Bending Force
FB=KbdLbσuttblank2w

How to Evaluate Clearance between Two Shears?

Clearance between Two Shears evaluator uses Clearance between Two Shears = 0.0032*Sheet Thickness*(Shear Strength of Material)^0.5 to evaluate the Clearance between Two Shears, The Clearance between Two Shears is the gap or space between punch and die used for punching operation. This clearance can be approximated per side by this formula. Clearance between Two Shears is denoted by Cs symbol.

How to evaluate Clearance between Two Shears using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Clearance between Two Shears, enter Sheet Thickness (tb) & Shear Strength of Material (τ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Clearance between Two Shears

What is the formula to find Clearance between Two Shears?
The formula of Clearance between Two Shears is expressed as Clearance between Two Shears = 0.0032*Sheet Thickness*(Shear Strength of Material)^0.5. Here is an example- 51137.96 = 0.0032*0.00113*(200000000)^0.5.
How to calculate Clearance between Two Shears?
With Sheet Thickness (tb) & Shear Strength of Material (τ) we can find Clearance between Two Shears using the formula - Clearance between Two Shears = 0.0032*Sheet Thickness*(Shear Strength of Material)^0.5.
Can the Clearance between Two Shears be negative?
No, the Clearance between Two Shears, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Clearance between Two Shears?
Clearance between Two Shears is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Clearance between Two Shears can be measured.
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