Nibbler
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- This page is about the metalwork tool; for the Futurama character, see Nibbler (Futurama).
In metalwork, a nibbler is a tool for cutting sheet metal with minimal distortion. One type operates much like a punch and die, with a blade that moves in a linear fashion against a fixed die, removing small bits of metal and leaving a kerf approximately 6 mm wide. Another type operates similar to tin snips, but shears the sheet along two parallel tracks 3-6 mm apart, rolling up the waste in a tight spiral as it cuts. Nibblers may be manual (hand operated) or powered.
Power nibblers are often powered by compressed air, though electrical types also exist. A common DIY nibbler tool is an electric drill attachment, which converts the rotary motion of the drill into a reciprocating motion of the jaw.
 Nibbler machine |
 Manual nibbler, punch-and-die type |
 Detail of cutting bit of manual nibbler, punch-and-die type |
 Shear-type nibbler and detail of cutting head |
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