metalklipning
Metalklipning is a Swedish term that broadly refers to the mechanical cutting or shearing of metal. In industrial and workshop contexts it denotes the process of separating metal stock into smaller pieces or shapes by applying a cutting force that shears along a straight or curved line. The term can be found in metal fabrication, construction, and recycling settings and is often used interchangeably with related concepts such as metal shearing or clipping, depending on regional or industry-specific terminology.
- Manual and powered shears: bench shears, aviation snips, tin snips, and other hand tools designed for
- Guillotine or power shears: hydraulic or electric machines that perform high-volume straight cuts on sheet metal
- Nibblers and punch tools: devices that remove small portions of material or create holes, while producing
- Sawing and mechanical cutting: abrasive wheels or saw blades used for thicker or harder metals, often
Process and quality considerations
The basic workflow involves marking the cut line, securing the workpiece (clamping or vice), performing the
Metalklipning is used across metal fabrication, HVAC, automotive, construction, and recycling industries to produce parts, assemble
The term combines metallurgical material (metal) with klippning (cutting or clipping) and is part of Swedish