What is another name for a squaring shear?

• A. Straightener
• B. Shear
• C. Bender
• D. Planer

Answer: (B)

In sheet metal work, a squaring shear is a type of shear used to trim and square up the edge of a sheet. It’s typically just called a shear because it performs cutting by shearing action, producing a straight, square edge.

The other terms refer to different functions: a straightener is for correcting warps or bends, not for cutting; a bender shapes metal through bending; a planer machines flat surfaces by planing. So the best, most accurate name for a squaring shear is simply shear.