On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 01:43:17 -0700, Jman
wrote:

Hello....

I need to cut many different shapes out of sheet metal (12 ga to 28
ga), copper sheet (16 and 20 oz.) and lastly, Aluminum (12 ga to 24
ga). **None of the shapes or pieces would be bigger than a square
foot in size.**

What would be the best tool to do the job ? Bandsaw ?, Perhaps a
Scroll Saw ? Makes ? Models ?

Any help would be much appreciated !

Cheers,

/MM

Desired precision, edge finish, minimum radius of curvature and volume
(number of pieces) are important parameters.

Other possibilities (aside from die-stamping) include shears,
throatless shears as Beverly that can cut curves in up to 1/8" mild
steel, nibblers, plasma, laser and water jet.