HomeFundamentals of Tool and Die Design Define Shearing, Blanking and Fine Blanking? byPratik kamal -February 13, 2022 0 ShearingShearing is defined as separating material into two parts.It utilizes shearing force to cut sheet metal.Blanking :- A piece of sheet metal is removed from a larger piece of stock.This removed piece is not scrap, it is the useful part.Fine Blanking :-A second force is applied underneath the sheet, directly opposite the punch, by a "cushion".This technique produces a part with better flatness and smoother edges. Tags: Fundamentals of Tool and Die Design Facebook Twitter