How To File Sheet Metal Edge

Run the point over the other sides to break those sharp edges.

How to file sheet metal edge.

Run the mounted point over the other sides to break those sharp edges. For heavy cross filing grab the handle of the file with the dominant hand and place the palm of the other hand on the end of the file. Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. Hold the metal in a ring clamp.

Place the side you wish to file close to the edge of the clamp flat side for flat edges round side for round edges. Use a die grinder with the mounted point and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal. As the groove in the point wears just move down the point to create a new groove and so on. Watch this video and more in the solid edge sheet metal tutorials playlist.

Step 2 use the metal file or the half round file to remove the largest burrs or rough edges. Cross file to remove material. Angle the file diagonally to the work and press down firmly so that the file digs in and cuts the metal. Make long slow strokes away from your body.

Step 2 use your die grinder with a mounted point we like shape w222 and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal. Step 3 repeat. Place the metal on a rubber block to stabilize the piece and leave the edge exposed or place it securely in a ring clamp. Press the file on the metal gently pushing it away.