Arizona Grinding

Arizona Grinding Co. can sharpen shear blades up to 11 feet long and keep the tolerances on the width and thickness parallel to within .002 from end to end. This will allow the knives to maintain the same high productivity and clean cuts that a new knife would have. Arizona Grinding Co. also sells replacement shear blades for all make and model she... ars. Contact Arizona Grinding and let us know the type of steel you are cutting along with the thickness so we can recommend what type of steel is best for your application. Alloy tool steel containing sufficient amounts of chromium to provide excellent wear resistance on light gauge shearing. This wear resistant tool steel is designed for shearing no more than 3/8 thick mild steel on hydraulic shears. When using D-2 12% chrome on mechanically controlled shears, the maximum shearing capacity is no more than thick mild steel. It is always recommended that you shear no more than 50% of the machines rated capacity when shearing stainless steel. Alloy tool steel which provides the highest degree of toughness, recommended for shearing of mild steel 3/8 and thicker. This durable shock resistant material has increased wearability and is designed for use when shearing heavier gauge material. It is always recommended that you shear no more than 50% of the machines rated capacity when shearing stainless steel.Read More