Guide to Cutting and Punching Tools

Find handheld tools from metal punching tool manufacturers

The easiest way to complete some cutting and punching jobs is with the power of the hand, without the aid of electricity or a motor. Handheld devices are often cheaper and will still accomplish the job you need to get done.

I recommend: Metalcraft is a punching tool manufacturer with multiple punching products. Purchase their punch and shear tools for portable metalworking options that require no electricity. For a full range of handheld metal punching tools, see the wide selection at NexTag.

Buy heavy duty metal cutting tools for industrial jobs

For bigger jobs that require cutting or punching more metal over longer periods of time, look for a cutting tool distributor that sells industrial electrical cutting tools.

I recommend: Super Tool sells a variety of drill bits, end mills and reamers for use in sheet metal cutting and steel cutting. See their selection of carbide tipped, solid carbide and high speed steel tools. Northern Tool + Equipment sells metal cutting band saws, jig saws and saw blades. Buy a new saw or replace your worn blades.

Find a metal cutting tool that utilizes new technologies

Metal cutting saws and handheld tools have been around for decades. Technological advances have been made that have revolutionized the way you can cut metal. For complex or repetitive cuts, use a cutting system that uses lasers or other technologies to make the process simpler and automated.

I recommend: Kern sells laser cutting and laser engraving systems. Look at their selection of metal laser cutters, available with different laser sizes for jobs needing greater cutting power. For an alternative to lasers, Wet Jet sells metal cutting systems that use water jets. Water jet cutting tools can accomplish complex cutting not possible through traditional laser cutting and work on a large variety of metals.