13" or 25" Metal Shear
3001
Product Overview
The 3001 Guillotine Shear was originally designed in 1999. The first one was a 13" shear and continues in use in Accucutter's shop. The basic design has remained unchanged since that original shear and is now available in either a 13" or 25" size; and in manual or air powered versions.
Model 3001 Standard Features:
Flip-Up Hold-Down
Accucutter®s
exclusive Flip-Up Hold-Down is standard on all standard 3001 shears. When in
the down position, it automatically applies pressure to the material to facilitate smooth,
accurate cutting. When necessary, the hold-down may be flipped up out of the way to permit
easy access to the blades.
Reversible Action
Most people working with
smaller shears prefer a guillotine shear that cuts from the left to right
while most people working with larger shears are accustomed to a guillotine shear that
cuts from right to left. To accommodate both, the 3001 may be set up to cut in
either direction. The direction of the action is set at the time of initial assembly and
may be changed at any time by following the instructions in the Operators Manual.
The reversible action feature is unique to Accucutter®s 3001
and only applies to the 13" models.
Movable Handle
The shear handle may be
installed on the left or right of the shear enabling right handed and left handed
operators to use the same shear. The handle may be moved easily and independently of the
shear cutting action discussed above.
Reversible Precision Drop-Off Bar
The Precision Drop-Off Bar is full width (12" or
24")
and is an invaluable aid for making accurate, repetitive cuts. It has two mounting
positions. It may be mounted to the top blade carrier. In this position it moves up and
down with the top blade like the rear gauge on many larger guillotine shears. In upper
position the rear gauge is above the material and doesn't interfere with the material as
it falls away from the shear after it is cut. It also may be mounted to the bottom
blade carrier in a fixed position like the rear gauge for most scissors type shears. In
this position, it does not move with the upper shear blade, but can interfere with the
material clearing the machine after it is cut. It slides on two alignment rods and is
locked in position by turning a knob on each rod. This feature is only
available on the 13" model.
Step Ruler
The typical ruler is a stamped
piece of thin metal. The ruler from Accucutter® is machined from a thick, solid piece of
steel. There are six separate steps involved in its manufacture with the last being a
precision grinding of the front edge to insure that the ruler is straight and true.
Because of its thickness, it is very stable, and the edge will not lift or distort
allowing material to slide underneath the ruler. Lastly, the ruler is stepped to place the
measuring edge close to the work surface for easier reading. The ruler is graduated in
1/16th's of an inch.
Blade Adjustment
The
standard 3001 uses the same blade system pioneered by Accucutter® on its 2001 Bench Shear.
The blades are mounted with tapped bolts rather than the old fashion nut and bolt system,
and the bottom blade is adjusted with set screws instead of eccentrics. A much safer,
quicker and simpler method of installing and adjusting the blades.
Shear Capacity:
· Aluminum................................................. .040"
·
Brass....................................................... .025"
· Flexible
Plastic......................................... .125"
·
Brass Plated Steel.................................... .025"
Size & Weight:
·
3001/13 - 26"L x 20"W x 12.5"H (W/out handle);
Approximately 85 lbs.
·
3001/25 - 26"L x 32"W x 12.5"H (W/out handle);
Approximately 150 lbs.


