SCHECHTL MECHANICAL SHEAR. 30″ BACK GAUGE WITH SHEET SUPPORT AND FRONT MATERIAL RETURN. IT IS 10 FOOT LONG AND HAS THE CAPACITY TO CUT 16GA STEEL.

More than 100 years after the company was founded in Germany, the sheet metal shears produced by Schechtl company continue to be the leading architectural shears in the industry.

The company started by blacksmith Josef Schechtl in 1910, is still a family-owned and operated business. Family and employees are experienced in sheet metal work and have passed on from generation to generation, and that knowledge is reflected in the quality of every metal shear that Schechtl manufactures.

Today, there are three series of Schechtl shears available, for light, medium and heavier gauge cutting. Model SMT3100 is a motor driven plate shear designed for 16 ga., MSB for 14 ga. and MSC for 11 ga. Choose from 13 models, with cutting lengths of 40″, 60″, 80″, 122″, 159″ and 174″. SCHECHTL MECHANICAL SHEAR

MetalForming Inc. (MFI), headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia and privately held, is the largest supplier of high-end architectural sheet metal machines in North America.

We are also a world leader in providing software, communications, training and consulting services for companies in the metal building and roofing industry.

We help our customers optimize both job site and factory operations in ways that reduce waste, increase revenue and efficiently position them to meet the “just-in-time” needs of today’s construction business.



The SMT series has been meticulously engineered with top of the line mechanical components from the world’s most reputable machinery brands. It has been constructed with heavy duty steel that is supported by a stress-relived frame that has been designed to handle extreme pressure. It features an easy blade gap adjustment and 30” front-operated back gauge. It produces digital readouts that supply numerical data to the operator.

The machine can be managed by a portable foot control that includes an emergency stop button. For specialized needs, this shear can be modified to your liking with optional accessories. such as stroke counter, special blades and more. The SMT Series Shearing machine is an ideal choice for those looking to crunch down on production time, while retaining the highest level of performance in their cutting operations.

The shearing machine satisfies a variety of specialized cutting needs, effectively holding its own in quality, accuracy and quickness. It is an excellent choice when processing fragile materials that require careful handling in addition to moderately thick sheets up to 16 gauge, it can manage material length from 4’-10’. Using the advantages of direct drive technology, it offers a seamless mechanism that is powered straight to the motor without reduction. The benefits include a longer life machine, better energy efficiency and fast, precise positioning. All-over steel construction and stress relieved frame gives you a durable machine that will deliver quality work for many years to come.