CHAPTER 9SHEAR ASSEMBLY31and Female Entry Dies should be 1/32” or less away from the back side of the vertical leg ofthe panel. The Male and Female Exit Dies should be adjusted slightly to the outside of theentry dies so that the cut edge of the panel clears the dies without interference when passingthrough after a cut. Once alignment of the dies is achieved, tighten all “C” bolts. Jog thematerial out approximately 2”. Engage the shear to cut to 2” piece off. Inspect the cut made onthis piece and the piece still in the machine by jogging it out another 2” so it can be viewed. Ifthe cut is not satisfactory, re-adjust as necessary.Figure 19: Entry/Exit Views
