What is Cutter?
As the name implies, cutters are designed to cut different types of materials. A cutter has two levers fixed together by a fulcrum, which is near one end. The short part of the cutter is the jaws, and the longer section has the handles. These types of tools use levers to extend and increase grip force. By pressing on the handles, holding power is exerted and directed to the point where the pincers meet. They are used in different applications, as they can be used with different materials that are too small to be worked by hand. There is a wide range of cutters available at Ajay Industries. They can come in different sizes and have a range of pincers and joints, with three primary types being locking, adjustable, and non-adjustable.
What are the Different Types of Cutters?
Side cutting plier
Side-cutting pliers, also known as wire cutters or diagonal cutters, have angled blades that wedge and sever materials. They are used for cutting electrical wires, trimming excess leads off circuit boards, snipping plastic ties, and stripping wire insulation. Common applications of side-cutting pliers include:
- Electrical work: Cutting and trimming aluminium, copper, and steel wires during repairs or installations.
- Material removal: Removing cotter pins, pulling staples, or extracting small and stubborn nails.
- DIY and crafts: You can use side-cutting pliers for removing hard plastic packaging and snipping screws flush with surfaces.
- Wire stripping: It would be worth using side-cutting pliers for gently pulling back the plastic coating from the ends of electrical wires.
Top cutter
Top cutter pliers are also known as end-cutting pliers that have cutting blades oriented perpendicular to the handles. They are mainly used for making flat cuts on wires, protruding screws, and nails directly against surfaces and for extracting staples and snipping plastic components. Here are some applications of top cutter pliers:
- Wire and cable trimming: These cutting pliers specialize at cutting soft metal wires and trimming excess wire leads strongly against circuit boards.
- Nail and staple extraction: The flat, curved head allows you to grip staple tails or partially embedded nails and extract them from wood.
Tin cutter
Tin cutters are also called aviation snips or tin snips, heavy-duty scissors used to trim, cut, and shape thin sheets of metal (such as aluminium, copper, tin, and thin stainless steel) without deforming the edges.
- These cutters are used for trimming and shaping metal heat shields or body panels.
- They are used for cutting delicate metal mesh, sheet metal, or wire for complex custom designs.
- They are ideal for cutting metal panels, metal siding to meet exact specifications, and roof flashing.
Applications of Cutters
These types of cutters are used for different purposes and found in a variety of industries. These tools offer a wide range of uses, including:
- Wires
Side cutters are used on wire and the leads of electronic components, and to strip insulation. Stripping refers to removing the outer layer safely without damaging the conductors underneath. If they get nicked, the connection may break or could cause an electrical short circuit. Although a knife can do this task, it can damage the copper by catching it, and it is much safer to use these specialized hand tools.
- Nails and screws
To perform this task, you need to use bolt cutters. Place the tool at the deepest possible position on the screw shank. If it is fastened too tightly to access the shank, snip the head instead.
How to use cutters?
Here are some tips for using cable cutters:
- To prevent your eyes from airborne particles, wear safety goggles.
- Make sure to cut at the right angles and avoid wiggling the tool.
- Don’t use them on nuts and bolts – use a spanner tool for this task instead.
- Don’t cut hardened cable unless the tool is made for this task – it’s better to use sturdier tools for this task.
- Lubricate tools daily to make them easier to use.
- Avoid exposure to excessive heat.
- The grip span should range between 6cm and 9cm to prevent your fingers from getting pinched when the tools are closed.
- The edges of the tool should be sharp because worn or blunt edges need more force to make the right cut.
Conclusion
When choosing any type of cutter, make sure to consider the type of work you are looking to perform. You can get in touch with Ajay Industries to buy cutters made from the best material.
Moreover, we also specialize in manufacturing carpenter tools, automobile tools, plumbing tools, pincers, pliers, and other basic hand tools.
