The Baileigh Industrial SH-5203-HD-NC is a heavy-duty hydraulic shear that is built for years of heavy cutting production requirements. This hydraulic shear can cut 52” wide sheet metal with a thickness up to ¼" thick. The SH-5203-HD-NC sheet metal shearing machine comes standard with an upper blade carriage that rides in a 3 axis bearing housing that runs on a heavy duty precision ground and hardened rail system for unbeatable accuracy and longevity of blade life. The framework of the SH-5203-HD-NC uses plate steel that is fully welded to increase stability and reduce vibration.