 Storm Copper's circle shear slowly turns out another perfect copper circle. |
No matter what size, shape or physical profile of copper cut you may need, Storm Copper Components can make it happen fast and to exact specifications. This capability now includes a circle shear machine that produces perfect copper circles and rings.
Copper circles are commonly used for a variety of crafts and metal art, including metal spinning of ferrules, bowls, cups or most anything round. Copper circles are also used as fence post caps, heat diffuser plates, pipe-end caps and as round plates used in tube heat exchangers.
For fast-order response for these common uses, Storm stocks a wide range of copper circles from 3-1/2” to 35” in diameter, cut from copper sheet from .002” (20 gauge) to .125” (8 gauge) thick.
For OEM’s, Storm produces made-to-order copper circles that can be used as spacers, or essentially large washers or ring gaskets for high-end Ultra High Vacuum (UHV), where extreme vacuum systems require special seals and gaskets used between components to prevent even trace leakage.
Other industrial uses for copper gaskets include heat exchangers, compressors, condensers, pumps, valves, and general industrial applications in all sizes & shapes.
According to plant industrial engineer, Steve Crumley, “Storm’s circle shear works like a giant can opener, slowly turning a piece of square copper sheet while heavy pressure is applied to the round cutting wheel. For thicker copper sheet, several revolutions may be required to insure a precise, even cut.”
Crumley adds, “by cutting a 35” circle, then readjusting the Circle Shear to cut a 33” circle from the original, you end up with a 35” ring, or washer up to 1/8” in thickness, and that’s a pretty serious washer!”
It’s important to understand how cutting made-to-order circles or ring gaskets is only the final part of a production process based on a set of specifications put forth by the customer and by Storm’s quality engineering team. For example, copper gaskets used in UHV have to meet pre-set vacuum ratings as well as temperature ranges. Gaskets or seals can be produced for single or multiple uses, with precise inner and outer diameters.
The circle shear machine is just one part of the overall capability Storm Copper maintains to provide custom cutting, shaping, punching, milling and plating of copper to meet the most diverse customer requirements and production schedules.
When you need copper, call the experts at Storm Copper Components. They’ll give you a great price on copper circles, without giving you the run around!
