đ§Â Milwaukee-Style 400 W Cordless Sheet Metal Cutter / Brushless Metal Shears â Product Description
This is a cordless electric sheet metal cutter designed for cutting and trimming thin metal sheet, plate, and other metal materials. Itâs powered by an 18 V lithium-ion battery (typically Milwaukee M18 batteries), offering portable, jobsite-ready performance without a cord. Itâs ideal for metal fabrication, roofing, HVAC work, automotive body panels, and other sheet-metal applications.
âď¸Â Key Features
đ Brushless Motor
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A brushless electric motor delivers efficient power with less heat, better runtime, and longer tool life compared with brushed motors. Brushless designs are common on professional cordless metal shears. (Feature type typical for modern Milwaukee tools and high-end cordless shears.)
âĄÂ Variable Speed Control
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Offers two-speed or variable speed settings so you can adjust cutting speed based on material thickness and type â slower for precision cuts, higher for faster machining.
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Variable speed helps control cutting quality and reduces tool kickback.
â Sheet Metal Cutting
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Designed to cut sheet metal, light steel, and other thin metal materials. Real Milwaukee cordless shears can handle materials such as mild steel up to ~1.2â2.0 mm thick depending on model and battery power.Â
đĄÂ Built-In LED Light
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Integrated LED light illuminates the cutting area so you can work more precisely in dim lighting or inside structures without additional lamps.
đ§Â Ergonomic & Portable
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Lightweight, cordless design with comfortable grip makes it easier to operate for longer periods.
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Battery-powered tools eliminate the need for extension cords or generators on site.
đ Â Easy Handling
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Tools like Milwaukee metal shears generally have ergonomic bodies and sometimes rotating heads for access to tight spaces, improving comfort and control.Â
đ Typical Specifications (Example Range)
| Feature | Typical Specification |
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| Power Source | 18 V Lithium-Ion Battery (Battery not included) |
| Motor Type | Brushless Electric |
| Cutting Capacity | Up to ~1.2â2.0 mm mild steel (varies by exact model)Â |
| Speed Settings | Two-Speed or Variable (0 â ~2,500 â 3,000 RPM range typical)Â |
| LED Work Light | Yes â built-in illumination |
| Weight | Compact, handheld (~2.5â3.5 kg with battery depending on size) |
(Actual specifications vary by specific model and manufacturer.)
đ§°Â What Itâs Best For
â Cutting sheet metal (HVAC duct, roofing panels)
â Trimming metal body panels in automotive work
â Cutting straps, light-gauge steel, aluminum sheet
â Fabrication and maintenance work on site
â Jobs where corded tools would be inconvenient


