Asme B107.16M-1998

ASME B107.
16M-1998
(Revision of ASME B107.16-1992)
SHEARS
(METAL CUTTING, HAND)
AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
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A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D
SHEARS
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(METAL CUTTING, HAND)
ASME B107.16M-1998
(Revision of ASME B107.16-1992)
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Date of Issuance: July 27, 1998
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FOREWORD
(This Foreword is not part of ASME B107.16M-1998.)
The American National Standards Committee B107, Socket Wrenches and Drives, under
sponsorship of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, held its organizational
meeting on June 28, 1967. Subsequently, the Committee was reorganized as an ASME
Standards Committee and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories. This Standard
is a revision of ASME B107.16-1992, Shears (Metal Cutting, Bench and Hand).
Significant changes made to the 1992 edition of this Standard consist of revising the
title of the Standard to read “Shears (Metal Cutting, Hand),” removing the Bench Type
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cutting shears, and revising Classification for the remaining shears.
Suggestions for improvement of this Standard are welcome. They should be sent to The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Attn: Secretary, ASME B107 Main Committee,
Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
This revision was approved as an American National Standard on April 3, 1998.
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ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B107
Hand Tools and Accessories
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
OFFICERS
R. R. McCullough, Chair
R. B. Wright, Vice Chair
G. L. Fechter, Secretary
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
R. M. Byrne, Trade Association Management, Inc.
A. A. Speranza, Alternate, Hand Tools Institute
G. L. Fechter, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A. Herskovitz, U.S. Army
H. Kimball, Naval Air Warfare Center
C. M. Knapp, CASC/LGHB
R. R. McCullough, Cooper Industries
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J. C. Marvil, General Services Administration

J. M. Ster, Alternate, Federal Supply Service
G. E. Olson, Gene Olson Engineering Consultants, Ltd.
W. T. Pagac, Snap-on
R. W. Reynolds, Stanley Mechanics Tools, Inc.
W. R. Wacker, BAC Associates, Inc.
R. B. Wright, Wright Tool Co.

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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Standards Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1 Scope and Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3.1 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3.2 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3.3 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3.4 Identification Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.5 Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.6 Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.7 Pivot Fastener and Tensioning Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.8 Handles for Type I and Type II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.9 Length of Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.10 Type I Shears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.11 Type II Shears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.12 Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Test Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.1 Product Design Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2 Quality Qualification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.3 Hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.4 Material Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.5 Paper Cutting Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.6 Metal Cutting Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.7 Wear Tests for Type II Shears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.8 Comfort Grips Solvent Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.9 Design Qualification Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figures
1 Type I Tinner, Class 1 Straight Cut, Style A Heavy Duty and
Style B Medium Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Type I Tinner, Class 2 Circular Cut, Style A Heavy Duty
and Style B Medium Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Type I Tinner, Class 3 Duckbill (Combination Straight and Circular Cut) . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Type II Compound Lever (Aviation), Class 1 Through 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Tables
1 Dimensions for Type I, Class 1, Style A and B Straight Cut, in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1A Dimensions for Type I, Class 1, Style A and B Straight Cut, mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Dimensions for Type I, Class 2, Style A and B Circular Cut, in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2A Dimensions for Type I, Class 2, Style A and B Circular Cut, mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Dimensions for Type I, Class 3, Duckbill, in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3A Dimensions for Type I, Class 3, Duckbill, mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Dimensions for Type II, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Compound Lever, in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4A Dimensions for Type II, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Compound Lever, mm . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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ASME B107.16M-1998
SHEARS (METAL CUTTING, HAND)
1 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION ASTM A 366/A 366M-96, Standard Specifications for

Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Cold Rolled, Commercial
1.1 Scope Quality
ASTM E 18-94, Standard Test Methods for Rockwell
This Standard covers hand shears used for cutting
Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Me-
metal.
tallic Materials
Publisher: The American Society for Testing and Materi-
1.2 Classification als, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
The metal cutting shears shall be one of the following PA 19428
types, classes, styles, and designs:
Type I Tinner 3 REQUIREMENTS
Class 1 Straight Cut
Style A Heavy Duty 3.1 Illustrations
Style B Medium Duty
Class 2 Circular Cut The illustrations shown are descriptive and not restric-
Style A Heavy Duty tive. They are not intended to preclude the purchase
Style B Medium Duty of metal cutting shears which are otherwise in accord-
Class 3 Duckbill (Combination Straight and ance with this Standard.
Circular Cut)
3.2 Design
Type II Compound Lever (Aviation)
Class 1 Straight Cutting Type I and Type II shears shall be designed for
Class 2 Circular Cutting to the Right normal hand operation. They shall be capable of meeting
Class 3 Circular Cutting to the Left the cutting test loads specified in the applicable tables
Class 4 Offset Jaw Straight and Circular Cutting when tested according to the procedures described in
to the Right section 4. Type I shears shall consist essentially of
Class 5 Offset Jaw Straight and Circular Cutting two cutting blades, two handles, and a fastener. Type
to the Left II shears shall have essentially the same components,
in addition to a series of levers and pins through which
the compound leverage is accomplished.
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
3.2.1 Shears covered by this Standard are intended
The following documents form a part of this Standard for use by right-handed operators. Shears for use by
to the extent specified herein: left-handed operators may be fabricated in accordance
with the specifications, with the exception of the position
ASME B46.1-1995, Surface Texture (Surface Rough- of the blades and the curve of the circular cut blades.
ness, Waviness, and Lay) For left-handed operators the lower blade should be
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engi- on the right-hand side and the curve of circular blades
neers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016- should be to the right.
5990
3.3 Material
ASTM A 240/A 240M-96, Standard Specification for
Heat Resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel The materials used in the manufacture of shears shall
Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure produce tools conforming to the requirements specified
Vessels in this Standard.
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ASME B107.16M-1998 SHEARS (METAL CUTTING, HAND)
3.4 Identification Marking 3.7.1 Pivot Fastener Material. The pivot fastener
shall be of high shears strength material. The bearing
All shears shall be marked in a plain and permanent
surface finish (shank portion) shall not exceed 63 ␮in.
manner with the manufacturer’s name or with a trade-
(1.6␮m) when tested in accordance with ASME B46.1.
mark of such known character that the source of
manufacture may be readily determined. 3.7.1.1 All Type I shears, pivot fasteners, and
Type II shears tensioning fasteners shall be made in
3.5 Finish accordance with one of the following optional require-
ments:
Shears may have a painted, lacquered, enameled, (1) hardened from 30 to 40 HRC
plated, black oxide, or natural finish. (2) case hardened from 83 to 90 HR15N with a
minimum case depth of 0.007 in. (0.18 mm)
3.6 Blades (3) unhardened material having a minimum tensile
strength of 80,000 psi (552 MPa)
Except for the cutting edges, all other blade corners
and edges shall be smooth and rounded. Blade bearing 3.7.1.2 The center pivot fastener of Type II shears
and mating surfaces shall be ground true and shall be shall be material having a minimum tensile strength
smooth. They shall be of ample width to prevent the of 150,000 psi (1035 MPa) and a hardness of 32 to
blades from twisting or springing open under ordinary 39 HRC.
cutting loads likely to be encountered in service.
3.8 Handles for Type I and Type II
3.6.1 Type I Shears. Blade cutting edges shall be
Handles shall be shaped to provide a smooth and
sharp, suitably beveled, and properly hardened and
comfortable grip for the hand. Handles shall be free
tempered. Cutting edges shall be so designed that the
from flash and irregular or sharp projections and edges.
proper cutting angle shall be maintained throughout the
All shears shall be provided with stops arranged to
full length of cut.
preclude the possibility of the handles being closed
3.6.2 Type II Shears. The blades on Type II shears beyond the effective blade cutting point.
shall have one or two serrated cutting edges and shall
3.8.1 Handles for Type II Shears. Handles shall
be curved in the cutting (shearing) plane. Serrations
be of either solid or formed construction. If handles
shall be of sufficient depth and shaped to ensure that
of formed construction are furnished, the handles shall
the requirements of para. 4.6.3 are met. The serrations
be U-shaped or shaped to provide similar comfort and
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shall be evenly spaced and well-defined throughout the

strength to a solid handle. The handles shall be of
effective length of the cutting blade. Blades shall be
steel, semi-steel, or other suitable material and shall
designed to divert the sheared portion of the metal
be of sufficient strength to withstand the test specified
away from the handles.
in para. 4.6.1. Handles shall also be provided with a
3.6.2.1 Requirements. Blades shall be made suitable mechanism of sufficient strength to return the
from high carbon steel having 0.75% carbon, min. or handles to the open position when the handle pressure
alloy steel with at least 0.60% carbon content and at is released. A handle locking device shall be provided
least a total of 0.20% alloying elements (excluding and designed so that it will not interfere with the
manganese). Blades shall have a hardness from 55 to operation of the shears. The locking device shall afford
61 HRC, and matching locations on the blades of any a quick, simple method for locking the handles in the
one pair of shears shall be within 4 HRC. Readings closed position.
shall be taken within 0.12 in. (3.1 mm) from the 3.8.1.1 Comfort Grips. Comfort grips shall be
cutting edge. made of rubber, plastic, or other suitable material
capable of withstanding long, hard usage without deteri-
3.7 Pivot Fastener and Tensioning Fastener orating or rubbing off, and should meet the solvent
The center fastener shall serve as a pivot joint holding test specified in para. 4.8. The comfort grips shall
the blades together and shall provide a means for remain permanently attached under normal use of the
maintaining blade adjustment. The tensioning fastener shears.
may be of a self-locking type or jam type if the pivot 3.8.1.2 The comfort grips on handles are not
fastener is threaded into one blade. intended to give any degree of protection against electric

SHEARS (METAL CUTTING, HAND) ASME B107.16M-1998
shock; shears shall not be used on or near live electric 3.10.2.1 Style A, Heavy Duty. Style A shears
circuits. shall be of solid construction and shall be constructed
from high carbon steel having 0.75% carbon, min. or
3.9 Length of Cut alloy steel with at least 0.60% carbon content and at
least a total of 0.20% alloying elements (excluding
The length of cut specified in tables shall be interpre- manganese). Blades shall have a hardness from 55 to
ted as the length of cut that may be made in a single 61 HRC, and matching locations on the blades of any
cutting operation in sheet steel of the minimum thickness one pair of shears shall be within 4 HRC. Readings
specified in the applicable table for the respective type shall be taken within 0.12 in. (3.1 mm) from the cutting
and size of shears tested. The shears shall be designed edge. Style A shears shall be similar to Fig. 2 and
so that the cutting edges need not be opened more shall comply with Table 2 or 2A.
than 45 deg (included angle) to obtain the length of
cut specified in a single cutting operation. 3.10.2.2 Style B, Medium Duty. Style B shears
shall be of solid construction and constructed from
material having 0.45% carbon, min. Blades shall have
3.10 Type I Shears
a hardness from 50 to 60 HRC and matching locations
A clearance shall be provided between the handles on the blades of any one pair of shears shall be within
of the shears when the shears are in a closed position 5 HRC. Readings shall be taken within 0.12 in. (3.1
for the protection of the thumb and fingers of the mm) from the cutting edge. Style B shears shall be
operator. similar to Fig. 2 and shall comply with Table 2 or 2A.
3.10.1 Class 1, Straight Cut. Shears shall be 3.10.3 Class 3, Duckbill. Shears shall be made
made with integral blades and handles and shall be of
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with integral blades and handles and shall be designed
conventional style straight cut tinner’s shears and with for cutting intricate patterns and curves having short
bow-shaped handles. radii with a minimum amount of bending of the material
3.10.1.1 Style A, Heavy Duty. Style A shears being cut. The blades and cutting edges shall be properly
shall be of solid construction and shall be constructed curved in the cutting (shearing) plane. Blades shall
from high carbon steel having 0.75% carbon, min. or have a hardness from 50 to 60 HRC and matching
alloy steel with at least 0.60% carbon content and at locations on the blades of any one pair of shears shall
least a total of 0.20% alloying elements (excluding be within 5 HRC. Shears shall have bow-shaped handles,
manganese). Blades shall have a hardness from 55 to shall be similar to Fig. 3, and shall comply with Table
61 HRC, and matching locations on the blades of any 3 or 3A.
one pair of shears shall be within 4 HRC. Readings
shall be taken within 0.12 in. (3.1 mm) from the cutting
edge. Style A shears shall be similar to Fig. 1 and 3.11 Type II Shears
shall comply with Table 1 or 1A. Type II shears shall have one or more serrated cutting
3.10.1.2 Style B, Medium Duty. Style B shears edges and a compound leverage system to multiply the
shall be of solid construction and constructed from cutting force applied on the handles. Suitable handles
material having 0.45% carbon, min. Blades shall have and a handle locking device shall also be provided.
a hardness from 50 to 60 HRC and matching locations All fasteners shall be positioned and set so that the
on the blades of any one pair of shears shall be within shears will be in proper adjustment. Proper adjustment
5 HRC. Readings shall be taken within 0.12 in. (3.1 shall be interpreted as meaning that the blades shall
mm) from the cutting edge. Style B shears shall be open and close smoothly and easily without binding.
similar to Fig. 1 and shall comply with Table 1 or 1A. The cutting edges at the tips shall overlap up to a
maximum of 0.09 in. (2.3 mm) when handles are
3.10.2 Class 2, Circular Cut. Shears shall be made pressed against the positive stops provided.
with integral blades and handles and be designed for
making circular cuts in sheet metal within the capacity 3.11.1 Class 1, Straight Cutting. Class 1 shears
of the tool. The blades shall be curved to the left shall be designed primarily for straight cutting but shall
approximately on a 3.38 in. (85.8 mm) radius perpendic- be capable of cutting patterns and curves. They shall be
ular to the cutting (shearing) plane. Shears shall have similar to Fig. 4(a) and shall conform to the applicable
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3.11.2 Class 2, Circular Cutting to the Right. 4.3 Hardness

Class 2 shears shall be designed for making circular
Hardness tests shall be conducted in accordance with
cuts to the right, shall be similar to Fig. 4(b), and
ASTM E 18. When grinding is required to prepare the
shall conform to the applicable requirements of Table
test surface, the amount of material removed must not
4 or 4A.
exceed 0.007 in. (0.18 mm) on the surface contacted
3.11.3 Class 3, Circular Cutting to the Left. by the indentor.
Class 3 shears shall be designed for making circular
cuts to the left, shall be similar to Fig. 4(c), and shall 4.4 Material Specifications
conform to the applicable requirements of Table 4 or 4A. The supplier shall furnish, upon request, certification
that the tensile and or chemical composition of material
3.11.4 Class 4, Offset Jaw Heavy Duty
used in the end item meets the applicable material
Straight and Circular Cutting to the Right. Class
requirements.
4 shears shall be designed for both straight and circular
cutting to the right. Shears shall be similar to Fig. 4(d)
4.5 Paper Cutting Test
and shall conform to the applicable requirements of
Table 4 or 4A. Each shears, both before and after being tested as
specified in para. 4.6, shall cut one sheet of 0.003 in.
3.11.5 Class 5, Offset Jaw Heavy Duty (0.08 mm) thick bond paper (25% min. rag content).
Straight and Circular Cutting to the Left. Class At least 11 in. (280 mm) of the paper shall be cut
5 shears shall be designed for both straight and circular cleanly, without having torn or ragged edges, using
cutting to the left. Shears shall be similar to Fig. 4(e) the shears’ full length of cut.
and shall conform to the applicable requirements of
Table 4 or 4A. 4.6 Metal Cutting Tests
3.12 Workmanship Type I and Type II shears shall be capable of cutting

cold rolled steel in accordance with ASTM A 366/A
The requirements within this Standard are intended 366M and AISI 304 or 316 chrome-nickel alloy (an-
to describe the best commercial quality shears available. nealed) stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A
They shall be free from rust, burrs, fins, pits, nodules, 240/A 240M of the applicable gage, for each Type
or other defects which may impair their serviceability, and Class specified in Tables 1 through 4A.
durability, or appearance, and shall conform to the
quality specified by the requirements of this Standard. 4.6.1 Load Cutting Test. The first cut shall be
made parallel to the 3.0 in. (76 mm) side of a 12 in.
(305 mm) long strip, 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) from the end.
4 TEST PROCEDURES Each succeeding cut shall be spaced 0.50 in. (12.7
Many tests required herein are inherently hazardous mm) from the preceding cut until 10 cuts have been
and adequate safeguards for personnel and property made in both cold-rolled and stainless steel. The entire
shall be employed in conducting such tests. length of the cutting edges shall be used in making
each individual cut, and the test load required to make
4.1 Product Design Tests these cuts shall not exceed the values specified in the
applicable tables. The test load shall be applied by a
These tests are to be used to establish the suitability testing machine or other suitable device on Type II
of the product design described herein and to perform shears; the permanent set of the handles shall not
the functions required within the scope of this Standard. exceed 5% when in closed position (measurements to
These tests are performed initially on all product designs be taken at the extreme ends of the handles before
and thereafter when the design is revised. They shall and after the load cutting test).
consist of examinations and tests covered in paras. 4.3
4.6.1.1 Strip Cutting Test. Following the load
through 4.9.
cutting test, each shears shall be operated by hand to
make at least five cuts across strips 0.50 in. (12.7 mm)
4.2 Quality Qualification Tests
wide of the same material as used in the above test,
Quality qualification tests shall consist of tests cov- the cutting being done within 1.0 in. (25 mm) of the
ered in paras. 4.3 through 4.8. outer end of the blades. The shears may be supported

on a bench, vise, or fixture, and the strip supported 4.7 Wear Tests for Type II Shears
or held for this test.
The shears shall make three full-length cuts in 18
gage cold-rolled steel. The maximum handle pressure
4.6.2 Narrow Width Cutting Test, for Type II reading from these cuts shall be recorded for the shears
Shears. Following the strip cutting tests in para. tested and then 100 additional full-length cuts shall be
4.6.1.1, each Type II shears shall make 5 full-length taken with the shears, but no readings recorded. Three
cuts of 28 gage commercial steel strapping. These cuts more full-length cuts shall be made with the shears
shall be made parallel to one another, 0.046 in. to and a second set of maximum handle pressure readings
0.078 in. (1.17 mm to 1.98 mm) apart. Shears shall recorded. Second maximum readings shall not exceed
cut the test strip cleanly, and spiral or roll up each the first maximum readings by more than 10%. After
sheared metal strip, diverting it from the handle area. the above tests are completed, a full-length cut shall
be made to measure the length of cut as follows: Cut
in 24 gage cold-rolled steel for the 8 in. (203 mm)
4.6.3 Serration Grip Test for Class II Shears. size, 18 gage cold-rolled steel for the 10 in. (254 mm)
One full-length cut shall be made in 18 gage cold- size, and 16 gage cold-rolled steel for the 9 in. and
rolled steel to determine if the blade serrations are of 12 in. (229 mm and 305 mm) sizes.
sufficient depth and sharpness to effectively grip the
work while cutting. An examination of the edges of
this cut shall be made to determine whether the shears’ 4.8 Comfort Grips Solvent Test
serration imprints are clearly visible along the effective
Shears with comfort grips intact shall be fully im-
length of the cut. Serration imprints shall be sharp,
mersed in the test fluid specified below. New shears
clear, and well-defined, with no smeared or black areas
shall be used for each test fluid. The test fluids shall
evident.
be: Dot 3 brake fluid, gasoline, ethylene glycol, and
4.6.3.1 Cutting Test for Jaw Tips on Type ethyl alcohol. The shears shall be immersed for 15
II Shears. After the serration grip test, two cuts shall minutes at room temperature, removed, and let stand
be made in a sheet of 18 gage cold-rolled steel with for at least 24 hr. There shall be no significant swelling,
a 90 deg bend made approximately 0.75 in. (19.1 mm) surface attack, or degradation of the comfort grips.
back from the edge. The tip end of one jaw shall be
butted against the 90 deg bend of the test sheet. The 4.9 Design Qualification Test
metal shall be cut cleanly; evidence of tearing or failure
to cut any portion from the edge up to the 90 deg Each Type, Class, and Style of shears shall be capable
bend of the test material shall constitute failure. of making 30,000 cuts of cold-rolled steel strip within
the maximum test load specified in the applicable table
for the nominal size of shears being tested. The cold-
4.6.4 Shim Cutting Test for Type II Shears. rolled steel strips shall be of the specified gage and
Upon completion of the metal cutting tests covered in be 0.12 in. (3.1 mm) less in width then that specified
paras. 4.6.1 through 4.6.3.1, the shears shall be capable for minimum length of cut in the applicable tables for
of clean cutting 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) shim stock for that particular shears.
the full length of cutting edges. The test shall be
performed with the operator using one hand only on
the shears and the shim stock unsupported.
5 DESIGNATIONS
4.6.4.1 In lieu of the shim cutting test, shears
Purchasers should specify the following:
shall be capable of cutting a single thickness of clean,
bleached, unsized No. 40 through 60 mesh cheesecloth (1) Title, Number, and Date of this Standard;
for the full length of cut. This test shall be performed (2) Type and Class, as applicable;
with the operator using one hand only on the shears, (3) Nominal Size;
and making three separate cuts. The cheesecloth shall (4) Comfort Grip Handles, if desired, must be spec-
be cut cleanly for the full length of each cut. ified.
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TABLE 1 DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 1, STYLE A AND B STRAIGHT CUT, in.
Cutting Test
Cutting Capacity Test

Overall Length Length Weight, oz Point of Application Load, Min.,
Nominal of Cut, Cold-Rolled Stainless [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
Size Min. Max. Min. Min. Max. Steel Gage Steel Gage ± 0.50 lb
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7 6.50 7.50 1.62 5 9 24 28 3.50 50
8 7.50 8.50 1.75 7 11 24 28 4.50 46
10 9.50 10.50 2.00 12 18 22 26 5.62 100
121⁄2 12.00 13.00 2.75 20 32 20 22 8.00 120
16 15.75 17.00 2.25 48 72 16 18 11.00 153
NOTE:
(1) Point of load application on handle from center fastener.
TABLE 1A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 1, STYLE A AND B STRAIGHT CUT, mm

Cutting Test

Overall Length Length Weight, g Point of Application Load, Min.,
Size Min. Max. Min. Min. Max. Steel Gage Steel Gage ± 12.7 kN
180 165.1 190.5 41.2 142 255 24 28 88.9 222

200 190.5 215.9 44.5 198 312 24 28 114.3 205
250 241.3 266.7 50.8 340 510 22 26 142.8 445
320 304.8 330.2 69.9 567 907 20 22 203.2 534
410 400.1 431.8 57.2 1360 2040 16 18 279.4 681
NOTE:
FIG. 1 TYPE I TINNER, CLASS 1 STRAIGHT CUT, STYLE A HEAVY DUTY AND STYLE B
MEDIUM DUTY

TABLE 2 DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 2, STYLE A AND B CIRCULAR CUT, in.
Cutting Test

121⁄2 12.00 13.00 2.75 20 32 20 22 8.00 120
NOTE:
TABLE 2A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 2, STYLE A AND B CIRCULAR CUT, mm

Cutting Test

320 304.8 330.2 69.9 567 907 20 22 203.2 534
NOTE:
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FIG. 2 TYPE I TINNER, CLASS 2 CIRCULAR CUT, STYLE A HEAVY DUTY AND STYLE B
MEDIUM DUTY

TABLE 3 DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 3, DUCKBILL, in.

Cutting Test

7 6.75 7.50 1.50 5 9 26 28 3.87 40

10 9.50 10.50 2.00 8 18 24 26 5.62 80
121⁄2 12.00 13.00 2.75 20 32 22 24 7.50 100
NOTE:
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TABLE 3A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 3, DUCKBILL, mm
Cutting Capacity Cutting Test

Overall Length Weight, g
Length Point of Application Test
Nominal of Cut, Cold-Rolled Stainless [Note (1)] Load, Min.,
180 171.5 190.5 38.1 142 227 26 28 98.3 178

200 241.3 266.7 50.8 227 510 24 26 142.7 356
320 304.8 330.2 69.9 567 907 22 24 190.5 445
NOTE:
FIG. 3 TYPE I TINNER, CLASS 3 DUCKBILL (COMBINATION STRAIGHT AND CIRCULAR CUT)

TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE II, CLASS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5, COMPOUND LEVER, in.
Cutting Test
Cutting Capacity
Overall Length Length Weight, oz Point of Application Test
Nominal of Cut, Cold-Rolled Stainless [Note (1)] Load, Min.,
Class Size Min. Max. Min. Min. Max. Steel Gage Steel Gage ± 0.50 lb
1 8 7.00 8.75 0.87 8 14 24 28 4.00 27

1 9 9.00 9.50 0.75 9 14 16 18 6.00 120
1 10 9.25 10.50 1.18 10 18 18 22 6.00 85
1 12 11.75 12.50 2.37 12 22 16 18 8.00 133
2 and 3 10 9.25 10.50 1.18 11 18 18 22 6.00 80
4 and 5 9 9.00 10.50 1.18 10 18 18 22 6.00 80
NOTE:
TABLE 4A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE II, CLASS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5, COMPOUND LEVER, mm

Cutting Test

Class Size Min. Max. Min. Min. Max. Steel Gage Steel Gage ± 0.50 kN
1 200 177.8 222.3 22.1 227 397 24 28 101.6 120

1 230 228.6 241.3 19.1 255 397 16 18 152.4 534
1 250 234.9 266.7 30.0 284 510 18 22 152.4 378
1 300 298.5 317.5 60.2 340 624 16 18 203.2 592
2 and 3 250 234.9 266.7 30.0 312 510 18 22 152.4 356
4 and 5 230 228.6 266.7 30.0 284 510 20 22 152.4 356
NOTE:
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(a) Class 1 — Straight Cutting (b) Class 2 — Circular Cutting to the Right
(c) Class 3 — Circular Cutting to the Left (d) Class 4 — Offset Jaw Heavy Duty, Straight and Circular
Cutting to the Right
(e) Class 5 — Offset Jaw Heavy Duty, Straight and Circular

Cutting to the Left
FIG. 4 TYPE II COMPOUND LEVER (AVIATION), CLASS 1 THROUGH 5
10
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(METAL CUTTING, HAND)

Date of Issuance: July 27, 1998

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SHEARS (METAL CUTTING, HAND)

1 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION ASTM A 366/A 366M-96, Standard Specifications for

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shall be evenly spaced and well-defined throughout the

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3.11.2 Class 2, Circular Cutting to the Right. 4.3 Hardness

3.12 Workmanship Type I and Type II shears shall be capable of cutting

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Cutting Capacity Test

TABLE 1A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 1, STYLE A AND B STRAIGHT CUT, mm

Cutting Capacity Test

180 165.1 190.5 41.2 142 255 24 28 88.9 222

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Cutting Capacity Test

121⁄2 12.00 13.00 2.75 20 32 20 22 8.00 120

TABLE 2A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 2, STYLE A AND B CIRCULAR CUT, mm

Cutting Capacity Test

320 304.8 330.2 69.9 567 907 20 22 203.2 534

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TABLE 3 DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 3, DUCKBILL, in.

Cutting Capacity Test

7 6.75 7.50 1.50 5 9 26 28 3.87 40

TABLE 3A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE I, CLASS 3, DUCKBILL, mm

Cutting Capacity Cutting Test

180 171.5 190.5 38.1 142 227 26 28 98.3 178

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1 8 7.00 8.75 0.87 8 14 24 28 4.00 27

TABLE 4A DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE II, CLASS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5, COMPOUND LEVER, mm

Cutting Capacity Test

1 200 177.8 222.3 22.1 227 397 24 28 101.6 120

(1) Point of load application on handle from center fastener.

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(e) Class 5 — Offset Jaw Heavy Duty, Straight and Circular

FIG. 4 TYPE II COMPOUND LEVER (AVIATION), CLASS 1 THROUGH 5

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