Knipex Diagonal Cutter for plastics and other soft materials such as lead The Knipex 7221160 Diagonal Cutter for Plastics measure 160mm in length with cutting edges at a 90° angle for deburring in poorly accessible areas. Diagonal cutters for wire have bevels on the cutting edges, producing a wedge-shaped cut towards the centre of the cut product. The wire ends then have wedge-shaped cut surfaces. A flush, smooth cut is desired when separating moulded parts and sprues, however, which creates the least finishing work when deburring. The cutting edges of the Knipex 72 21 160 diagonal cutters have no bevel towards the component, but are surface ground. For this reason, the sprue is cut off directly on the moulded part. The cutting edge runs parallel to the component. Due to their cutting faces at an angle of 90°, the Knipex 72 21 160 diagonal cutters are suitable for work perpendicular to the component. This approach is necessary when access from the side is not possible, as with angled plastic mould parts or machine components. Plastic parts are separated cleanly and flush from sprue after demoulding by the surface ground cutting faces. Plastic injection moulds are separated; sprue residues are removed even from areas that are hard to reach. Features: Cutting face flush For nearly flush cutting of moulded plastic components from sprues Cuts soft materials such as lead in a flush cut With opening spring 85° angled blades Vanadium electric steel; forged, oil-hardened Specification: Part number: 72 21 160 Head: polished Handles: plastic coated Dimensions: 160 x 76 x 14 mm Style: 2 Dimensions angle: 85 Weight: 0.165kg