CUTTERS

Snips  Service techs are often asked to fabricate sheet metal brackets or heat shields and need to use one or more types of cutters available.

The simplest is called tin snips, which are designed to make straight cuts in materials such as sheet steel, aluminum, or even fabric.

A variation is called aviation tin snips. There are three designs, one to cut straight (straight cut aviation snip), one to cut left (offset left aviation snip), and one to cut right (offset right aviation snip).

Tin snips are used to cut thin sheets of metal or carpet.

Utility Knife  Using a replaceable blade a utility knife cuts a variety of materials such as carpet, plastic, wood, and paper products.

A utility knife uses replaceable blades and is used to cut carpet and other materials.

Safe Use of Cutters  When using cutters, wear eye protection or a face shield to guard against metal pieces ejected during the cut. Always follow recommended procedures.