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Compact Q11G Sheet Metal Cutting
Small Electric Shearing Machine
Compact Electric Sheet Metal Shear for Thin Sheet Cutting
A compact electric shearing machine for powered straight cutting in HVAC duct, roofing, sign making and light-fabrication workshops. The Q11G series combines a motorized sheet metal shear drive with several published cutting widths for small-batch production.
Eight Verified Q11G Models600–2500 mm Published WidthsElectric Guillotine-Type CuttingCompact Workshop Positioning
Q11G Series
Electric Drive
Thin Sheet Cutting
Product Overview
Powered straight cutting for compact workshops and small batches.
This small sheet metal shearing machine uses a guillotine-type lower drive with an integrated motor, cycloidal pinwheel reducer, brake and chain transmission. It gives workshops a powered alternative to manual shearing while retaining a simpler footprint and operating structure than a large hydraulic system.
The electric sheet metal cutting machine is designed for buyers who cut thin blanks before folding, lock forming, roofing, signage or enclosure assembly. It is also described as a mini electric shearing machine when compact placement is the main requirement, but model selection must still follow material, thickness and cutting width.
As a thin sheet metal shearing machine, the Q11G range is intended for confirmed light-gauge work rather than the heavier capacity normally assigned to a hydraulic shear.
Daily Workshop Challenges
What Problems Does This Small Electric Shear Solve?
Large shears do not fit every workshop
The compact range helps buyers match cutting width to limited floor space and small-batch work.
Repeated blank sizes need positioning support
The published 500 mm back-gauge travel supports repeat positioning after the required size is set.
Thin-sheet work needs the right machine class
Q11G models provide a focused alternative to oversizing a hydraulic shear for suitable thin-sheet production.
Compact Production Positioning
Compact Electric Sheet Metal Cutting for Small Workshops
The Q11G small electric shear is positioned for flexible thin-sheet straight cutting, compact layout and small-batch production. Published 2 mm models cover 600, 800, 1000, 1300, 1500 and 1600 mm cutting widths.
Longer Q11G entries have different published capacity: Q11G-1.5 x 2000 is listed at 1.5 mm and Q11G-1.2 x 2500 at 1.2 mm. This makes model-specific selection more reliable than treating every machine as a 2mm small electric shearing machine.
For buyers searching for a compact sheet metal shear for small workshop use or an electric sheet metal shear for small batch production, the correct choice starts with actual material strength, thickness, width and daily cut frequency.
Electric Cutting Mechanism
How the Electric Shearing Mechanism Works
01
Support and position the sheet
Place suitable material on the front table and align the required cut.
02
Set the back gauge
Use the published 500 mm back-gauge travel to support repeat blank positioning.
03
Start the electric drive
The integrated motor, reducer and chain drive transmit the cutting movement.
04
Complete the guillotine cut
High-alloy tool-steel blades shear the confirmed thin sheet in a straight cutting cycle.
05
Move to forming or assembly
Prepared blanks can continue to folding, lock forming, roofing, signage or cabinet work.
Application Scenarios
Small Electric Shear Applications for Thin Sheet Work
HVAC Duct Fabrication
Use a small electric shear for HVAC duct fabrication to prepare confirmed galvanized blanks before folding, locking and assembly.
Roofing Sheet Processing
Cut suitable thin roofing and architectural sheet into straight blanks before forming or site installation.
Sign Making
Prepare confirmed aluminum, galvanized or other thin panels for later trimming, bending and signage assembly.
Electrical Cabinet Fabrication
Cut suitable thin enclosure parts before punching, bending, joining and cabinet assembly.
Small Metalworking Workshops
Fit powered straight cutting into a compact floor plan without selecting a large hydraulic system for light work.
Small Batch Sheet Metal Production
Use the back gauge and electric drive for repeated blank sizes in short or mixed production runs.
General Thin Sheet Cutting
Handle other confirmed thin-sheet jobs when material, strength, thickness and width match a published model.
Material Review
What Materials Can This Q11G Electric Shear Cut?
Actual cutting capacity depends on material grade, tensile strength, sheet thickness and machine model. The published mild-steel-style model capacity must not be applied automatically to every material.
01
Mild Steel
Match sheet grade, tensile strength, thickness and width to the selected Q11G row before confirming capacity.
02
Galvanized Sheet
A small electric shear for galvanized sheet can prepare suitable HVAC and light-fabrication blanks after coating and base-metal review.
03
Aluminum Sheet
Confirm alloy, temper, thickness and surface requirements because aluminum behavior differs from mild steel.
04
Copper Sheet
Review material condition and thickness separately before approving the blade clearance and machine model.
05
Stainless Steel
Higher material strength means a 2mm electric sheet metal shear rating cannot be assumed for 2 mm stainless steel.
06
Other Thin Sheet Materials
Color-coated sheet, epoxy board, circuit board and other listed materials need workpiece-specific confirmation.
Core Advantages
Why Choose a Q11G Small Electric Shear?
The design combines powered straight cutting, a compact model range and straightforward mechanical construction for suitable daily thin-sheet work.
Compact Model Range
Choose from verified widths instead of installing more machine capacity than the workshop needs.
Motorized Sheet Metal Shear Drive
The electric drive reduces repeated manual effort during daily cutting cycles.
All-Steel Welded Body
The integral welded structure supports machine rigidity and operating stability.
Adjustable Back Gauge
A 500 mm published travel supports repeated fixed-size blank preparation.
High-Alloy Tool-Steel Blades
Four-sided cutting edges provide serviceable cutting surfaces for confirmed materials.
Published 30 Cuts per Minute
All eight listed Q11G rows publish a shearing frequency of 30 times per minute under their specified configuration.
Machine Structure
Q11G electric sheet metal shear structure
01
All-steel welded machine body
Provides the rigid base for the compact shearing structure.
02
Guillotine-type lower drive
Transmits the direct shearing action used for suitable thin-sheet blanking.
03
Motor and cycloidal reducer
Combines the powered drive components in the published machine design.
04
Built-in brake and chain drive
Supports controlled transmission through the cutting cycle.
05
Upper and lower blade system
Uses high-alloy tool steel with four-sided cutting edges.
06
Adjustable back gauge
Provides 500 mm published travel across the listed compact Q11G rows.
Q11G Technical Specifications
Original Q11G model parameters
The table is rendered directly from the project product record. Capacity still depends on material grade, tensile strength, sheet thickness and the selected model.
| Model | Max. Shearing Thickness(mm) | Max. Shearing Width(mm) | Shearing Angle(deg) | Shearing Frequency(times/min) | Back Gauge Travel(mm) | Motor Power(kW) | Overall Dimensions(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q11G-2 x 600 | 2 | 600 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 1200 x 640 x 1100 |
| Q11G-2 x 800 | 2 | 800 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 1400 x 640 x 1100 |
| Q11G-2 x 1000 | 2 | 1000 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 1600 x 640 x 1100 |
| Q11G-2 x 1300 | 2 | 1300 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 1900 x 640 x 1100 |
| Q11G-2 x 1500 | 2 | 1500 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 2100 x 640 x 1100 |
| Q11G-2 x 1600 | 2 | 1600 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 2200 x 640 x 1100 |
| Q11G-1.5 x 2000 | 1.5 | 2000 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 2600 x 640 x 1100 |
| Q11G-1.2 x 2500 | 1.2 | 2500 | 1 deg 30 min | 30 | 500 | 3 | 3100 x 640 x 1100 |
Available Models and Cutting Widths
Available Q11G Models and Cutting Widths
Use maximum material thickness and required cutting width together. The longer models do not share the same published thickness as the 600–1600 mm entries.
01
Q11G-2 x 600 / Q11G-2 x 800
Published at 2 mm maximum thickness with 600 or 800 mm cutting width, 3 kW power and compact overall dimensions.
02
Q11G-2 x 1000 / Q11G-2 x 1300
Published 2 mm models for 1000 or 1300 mm cutting width and small-batch straight cutting.
03
Q11G-2 x 1500 / Q11G-2 x 1600
Published 2 mm models for wider 1500 or 1600 mm blanks while retaining the 3 kW listed motor power.
04
Q11G-1.5 x 2000 / Q11G-1.2 x 2500
Longer published widths with lower listed maximum thickness: 1.5 mm at 2000 mm and 1.2 mm at 2500 mm.
Machine Selection Comparison
Small Electric Shear vs Foot, Energy-Saving and Hydraulic Shears
The table separates power, capacity, volume, space, maintenance and buyer fit. The energy-saving model is compared separately below because its search intent and buying priority are different.
| Selection factor | Foot Operated Shear | Small Electric Shearing Machine | Hydraulic Shearing Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Manual pedal operation | Electric motor, reducer, brake and chain drive | Electric motor and hydraulic system |
| Cutting capacity | Light-gauge manual work | Published 1.2–2 mm Q11G compact-model range | Higher force for medium or heavier sheet |
| Production volume | Occasional low-volume cutting | Daily small and mixed batches | Industrial batch and heavier-duty production |
| Workshop space | Small manual station | Compact powered-machine positioning | Larger installation and handling area |
| Maintenance | Simple mechanical maintenance | Motorized mechanical-drive maintenance | Hydraulic and electrical system maintenance |
| Typical buyer | Very low-volume user without electrical dependence | Small workshop needing powered thin-sheet cutting | Industrial buyer needing higher force or capacity |
Keyword Cannibalization Control
Small Electric Shear vs Energy-Saving Electric Shear
Both are electric shearing machines, but they serve different buying priorities. Use this compact Q11G page for size, small-batch and motorized-sheet-metal-shear intent.
| Selection factor | Small Electric Shearing Machine | Energy-Saving Electric Shearing Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Primary selection intent | Compact footprint, small workshop and Q11G compact widths | Reduced unnecessary power use, lower noise and operating-cost control |
| Typical production | Small and mixed thin-sheet batches | Daily energy-conscious workshop cutting |
| Capacity range | Published compact Q11G range from 1.2 to 2 mm | Separate larger Q11G range extending to higher published thicknesses |
| Buyer priority | Space, width choice and powered simplicity | Idle-power behavior, workshop noise and operating cost |
Complete Sheet Metal Workflow
Connect Cutting to Folding and HVAC Duct Forming
Use the electric shear for blank preparation before folding, lock forming, enclosure assembly or other confirmed sheet-metal steps.
Step 1
Cutting
Step 2
Folding
Step 3
Lock Forming
Step 4
Flange Forming
Step 5
Assembly
Manufacturing and Supply Review
Small Electric Shearing Machine Manufacturer
ZYRON reviews model, material, thickness, width and voltage before order confirmation. Buyers comparing a small electric shearing machine supplier, small electric shear manufacturer, electric sheet metal shear manufacturer or compact electric shearing machine manufacturer should confirm the same scope.
Q11G Model Selection
Match the published model range to material, thickness, cutting width, batch volume and available workshop space.
Assembly and Functional Testing
Review mechanical assembly, controls, transmission, blades, back gauge and configured operating functions.
Voltage Configuration Review
Confirm destination voltage and frequency before the electrical configuration is approved.
Export Packing and Technical Support
Prepare confirmed accessories, documentation and packing for the destination and shipping route.
Buyer Questions
Small Electric Shearing Machine FAQ
What is a small electric shearing machine?
It is a compact powered shear for straight cutting of suitable thin sheet. The Q11G design uses an electric motor, reducer, brake and mechanical transmission instead of manual pedal or hydraulic power.
What is an electric sheet metal shear used for?
It prepares straight blanks for HVAC ducts, roofing, signs, electrical cabinets, light fabrication and other small-batch sheet-metal work.
What thickness can a small electric shearing machine cut?
The published compact Q11G rows range from 1.2 to 2 mm depending on cutting width. Q11G-2 models cover widths up to 1600 mm, while the listed 2000 and 2500 mm models have lower published maximum thicknesses. Material strength must also be confirmed.
Which Q11G model should I choose?
Choose from material and grade, thickness, required cutting width, daily volume, back-gauge requirement, floor space and voltage. Do not select only from the 2 mm label.
Can a small electric shear cut galvanized sheet?
Galvanized sheet is a listed application, but the coating, base-metal grade, tensile strength, thickness and width must match the selected model.
Is a small electric shear suitable for HVAC duct fabrication?
Yes, it can prepare confirmed galvanized blanks before folding, lock forming, flange forming and duct assembly. It does not replace those downstream machines.
What is the difference between a small electric shear and an energy-saving electric shear?
The small electric page emphasizes compact footprint, small workshops, small batches and the compact Q11G range. The energy-saving page emphasizes reduced unnecessary power use, lower noise and operating-cost control.
What is the difference between an electric shear and a hydraulic shear?
A compact electric shear uses a motorized mechanical drive for suitable thin-sheet work. A hydraulic shear provides greater shearing force and is generally selected for heavier material or more demanding production, with a more complex hydraulic system.
How much does a small electric shearing machine cost?
Small electric shearing machine price depends on model, material, thickness, cutting width, voltage, configuration, destination and shipping requirement. Request a confirmed quotation rather than relying on an unverified fixed price for a small electric shearing machine for sale.
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Send the Q11G model or required material, grade, thickness, cutting width, daily volume, voltage, configuration, destination and shipping requirement. A Q11G electric shearing machine manufacturer recommendation should be based on the complete workpiece scope.