Metal Cutting Shear
Chicago Dreis & Krump hydraulic sheet metal shear and notching machines. CLICK FOR HOMEPAGE.

Chicago Dreis & Krump Press Brakes, Hand Brakes, Box and Pan brakes, and Shears Hydraulic Shear machines to cut sheet metal and steel plate. Also Corner notcher and edge notching machines.

Shearing is a process for cutting sheet metal to size out of a larger stock or from roll stock. The metal to be cut is held in place with hold-downs. 90° cuts are positioned by a squaring arm with scale on it or with a back gauge. Other angles are possible with an angle gauge. Large machines with shadow cut line will have a light that shines over a wire which projects a thin shadow line exactly where the cut line is which is terrific if you mark your metal with a tape measure.
The shearing process can produce a shear edge burr, which can be minimized to less than 10% of the material thickness. This is a function of clearance between the blades, and the sharpness of the cutting blades. On many sheet metal shears and most plate shears, the blade gap is adjustable for different thickness metals. The possibility of little burrs and hold down marks should be considered in the forming of the end product. Capacities shown for mild steel can be 33% to 50% higher for most types of soft aluminum, and 50% lower for stainless steel. Also, common A36 steel is usually harder than mild steel and may not cut the same.

Foot operated Stomp Shear:
FS-5216
* HCHC shear blades
* Material hold down
* Front support arms
* Protractor gauge
* Side gauges
* Manual back gauge with fine adjust		 Chicago Dreis & Krump foot operated kick shear

Capacity: 16 gauge (.06") x 52" mild steel
Back Gauge Range: 25 1/2"
Front Gauge Range: 24"
Shipping weight: 1170 Lbs
Dimensions: 67"L x 39" W x 50 " H

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Chicago Dreis & Krump Hydraulic Sheet Metal Shears:
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HS-510
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HS-612
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Standard Equipment:

Centralized control panel Front support arms
HCHC shear blades Side gauges
Material hold down Protractor gauge
Back gauge Remote foot switch
Capacity
14 Ga x 52"
mild steel
20 gauge
stainless
10 Ga x 52"
mild steel
16 gauge
stainless
10 Ga x 61"
mild steel
16 gauge
stainless
12 Ga x 80"
mild steel
18 gauge
stainless
Back Gauge
Range
25 1/2"
Slide-Lock
25 1/2"
Hand
Cranked
25 1/2"
Hand
Cranked
25 1/2"
Hand
Cranked
Front
Support Arms
24" scales
34" scales
34" scales
34" scales
Cuts per minute
40
30
30
16
Motor HP
3
5
5
5
Shipping weight
1610 Lbs
2700 Lbs
2900 Lbs
3500 Lbs
10 gauge x 8 foot or 10 foot capacity hydraulic shear with digital readout back gauge.
Standard Equipment:
Digital back gauge readout Work light
HCHC shear blades Front support arms
Material hold down Squaring arm, reversible
Back gauge, front operated Remote foot switch
Centralized control panel Single/Continuous modes
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Model Number
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Capacity
10 Ga x 100"
mild steel
10 Ga x 122"
mild steel
Back Gauge
Range
25 1/2"
25 1/2"
Front
Support Arms
34" scales
34" scales
Cuts per minute
16
18
Motor HP
7.5
10
Shipping weight
7200 lbs
9900 lbs
Dimensions
126" L x
74" W x
64" H
150" L x
74" W x
64" H
Hydraulic Metal Plate Cutting Shears Chicago Dreis & Krump hydraulic plate shear
* Swing beam design * Hydraulic hold-downs with nylon pads * Blade gap adjustment * Electric foot switch * Length of stroke control * NC electric back gauge with Digital Readout * Unitized hydraulic manifold * Front gauge / support arms with scales and flip stops * Squaring arm with scale * Ball supports * Shadow cut line on HS models * Electronic stroke counter on HS models
Chicago D & K
Model Number
Capacity
(inches)
Capacity
(mm)
SPM
Hold
Downs
N.C.
Back
Gauge
Front
gauge
Cutting
Angle
Motor
H.P.
Weight
(Lbs)
3/16" x 63"
4.5 x 1600
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?
24"
42"
1°30'
7.5
6600
1/4" x 63"
6.5 x 1600
25
8
31.5"
49"
1°30'
10
8500
3/8" x 63"
9.5 x 1600
17
8
31.5"
49"
1°30'
20
11000
1/2" X 63"
13 x1600
11
8
31.5"
49"
1°30'
25
14000
1/4" x 80"
6.5 x 2050
22
10
31.5"
49"
1°30'
10
10000
3/8" x 80"
9.5 x 2050
18
10
31.5"
49"
1°30'
25
13000
1/2" x 80"
13 x 2050
10
10
31.5"
49"
1°30'
30
17000
3/16" x 98"
4.5 x 2500
?
?
24"
42"
1°30'
7.5
9250
1/4" x 98"
6.5 x 2500
19
11
31.5"
49"
1°30'
10
11000
3/8" x 98"
9.5 x 2500
16
11
31.5"
49"
1°30'
25
14000
1/2" x 98"
13 x 2500
10
11
31.5"
49"
1°30'
40
18000
3/16" x 122"
4.5 x 3100
?
?
24"
42"
1°30'
7.5
10550
1/4" x 122"
6.5 x 3100
16
13
31.5"
49"
1°30'
10
13000
3/8" x 122"
9.5 x 3100
13
13
31.5"
49"
1°30'
25
17000
1/2" x 122"
13 x 3100
11
13
31.5"
49"
1°30'
40
22000
1/4" x 161"
6.5 x 4100
16
18
31.5"
49"
1°30'
15
24000
3/8" X 161"
9.5 x 4100
13
18
31.5"
49"
1°30'
30
28000

Gingras Combination Hydraulic Shear & Press Brake Machine:
In only 10 seconds, the upper ram rotates 180º, to transform the shear into a press-brake, or vice versa, at a standard work height of 34 to 36".
• Heavy duty QUALITY made in CANADA

Priced $70,000. to $200,000. Shearing Capacity Bending
Capacity
Click to request this quote 1/4" x 53" 45 tons x 53"
3/16" x 53"mild steel
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this quote		 1/4" x 10' 80 tons x 10'
1/8" x 10' mild steel
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this quote		 1/2 x 10' 160 tons x 10'
1/4" x 10' mild steel
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this quote		 3/8" x 12' 160 tons x 12'
3/16"x 12' mild steel
Click to request this quote 5/8" x 10' 240 tons x 10'
3/8" x 10' mild steel
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this quote		 5/8" x 12' 240 tons x 12'
3/8" x 12' mild steel
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this quote		 3/4" x 10' 320 tons x 10'
1/2" x 10' mild steel
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this quote		 3/4" x 12' 320 tons x 12'
1/2 " x 12' mild steel

Combination Hydraulic Shear and Brake Press - made in Canada
Standard Features:
• Motorized back gauge with speed and direction controls and LED readout (45ton is manual) • High chrome, high carbon steel blades Blades with four (4) cutting edges • Adjustable shearing gap between the blades • Chrome-plated hydraulic cylinders • Independent hydraulic hold downs • Safety guard during metal shearing • 36" squaring arm with scales in inches and millimeters • Transfer balls on the table • Two (2) easily retractable 48" workpiece supports • Unloading valve for pump

Options:
• (1) or (2) axis CNC control
• Digital readout on the Y axis
• Urethane hold down pads
• Extra long squaring arm/support arms
Rotary Slitters
Sturdy 24 inch throat sheet metal slitters with quick adjusting back gauge and scale. Stand is optional.
Choose from Gary (made in USA) or Tin Knocker (made in Vietnam).
Call 773-334-5000 to order this machine.
2024 Rotary Slitter
$1995. Tin Knocker		 1624 Rotary Slitter
$2195. T.K. or Gary
Capactiy: 20 Gauge (.036") Capacity: 16 Gauge (.06")
Throat: 24" Throat: 24"
Motor: 1/2 HP, 115v Motor: 3/4 HP, 115v
Minimum Slitting Width: 1.25" Minimum Slitting Width: 1.25"
Maximum Slitting Width: 24.25" Maximum Slitting Width: 24.25"
Speed (Approx.): 90 FPM Speed (Approx.): 90 FPM
Shipping Weight: 300 lbs. Shipping Weight: 485 lbs.
Hydraulic 90° Corner Notcher:
Corner Notching
Corner notching diagram
Edge Notching
Edge notching diagram

Chicago Dreis & Krump's productive, reliable, heavy duty, hydraulic 90° corner notcher for all your notching needs. It will shear mild steel and stainless at high production speeds and it's a snap to operate.

For extra value; it also includes a superior edge notching feature, built right into the same table. So this is truly a top notching system that does it all. The controls are laid out for straightforward, easy access, and a generous work table area allows your operator a wide variety of material positions.
Hydraulic powered 90 degree corner notching machine
• Dual head design
• Centralized control panel
• Foot switch
• Sheet supports
• Material hold downs
• Modes of Operation; single / inch / continuous
• Fine scale adjustment
• Slug chute
• Dual gauge systems
Model
Number
Capacity
Max.
Square
Notch
Edge
Notch
(X x Y)
Ram
Stroke
SPM
Motor
HP
Mild Steel
Stainless
HN-10
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10 gauge
(.135")
16 gauge
(.06)
8-5/8"x 8-5/8"
4" x 2"
1"
22
2
HN-25
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1/4"
10 gauge
(.135")
10" x 10"
6" x 4"
1-1/2"
20
5

Hand lever operated Sheet Metal Corner Notcher

Maximum Force: 4 Tons
Max Notching size: 6" x 6"
Metal Capacity: 16 gauge (.06") [1.6mm]
Stroke: 3/4"
$ 595. Call 773-334-5000 to order this machine.
Made in China. Weight: 220 pounds.

Hand operated Corner Notcher

We accept Visa credit cards for up to $25,000.We accept Mastercard for up to $25,000.American Express accepted here

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