For thin material, an abrasive cut off process with relatively slow feed
is apt to create less distortion. This would work with complex shapes
hard to cut with other tools. However, if the stainless that you are
cutting is flat, power shears and perhaps hand shears will not create
much distortion.

Richard


HotRod wrote:
I want to cut some thin stainless that I have in my shop to create so door
sill protectors for my car. BUT how can I cut it without leaving tool marks
or stretching the material? My chocies.

1) Band Saw
2) Grinder
3) Die Cutter
4) Hand Held metal shears
5)???




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