The scorched air-nibbler cutting die tracker

Nibbler punches generate extreme localized heat from high-speed metal impact friction. Every 3 to 4 feet along a continuous layout cut line, stop tool movement for 5 seconds and spray a light mist of cutting oil, WD-40, or tool lubricant straight down onto.

Tools, Fasteners & Hardware 1st Year GREEN

Stop if

The nibbler punch die turned blue and fried because you ran it bone-dry across fifteen feet of metal. Swap the punch head out, and hit your cut line with a squirt of tool lube every four feet to keep the die cool.

Watch out

Do not force the tool through the problem or substitute the wrong tool just to keep moving.

Check

Confirm the tool matches the task, material, and gauge.
Inspect the setup before forcing the cut, weld, fold, or fastener.
Use steady controlled pressure instead of speed or brute force.
Stop if the tool overheats, jams, slips, or damages the part.
Correct the setup before the mistake turns into rework overhead.

Steps

Confirm the tool matches the task, material, and gauge.
Inspect the setup before forcing the cut, weld, fold, or fastener.
Use steady controlled pressure instead of speed or brute force.
Stop if the tool overheats, jams, slips, or damages the part.
Correct the setup before the mistake turns into rework overhead.