In the designation 1210 for a shear, what does the second number indicate?

• A. Length in Feet
• B. Material Type
• C. Die Width
• D. Cutting Speed

Answer: (A)

In this two-number designation, the second number tells you the bed or cutting length capacity in feet. So for a 1210 shear, the 10 means the machine can handle about 10-foot-long sheets in a single pass. The first number relates to the other cutting dimension, like the width of the sheet the shear can accommodate, while cutting speed or material type aren’t encoded in this designation. This quick encoding helps you judge whether the machine meets the length requirements of your work.