If you work with wire processing, electronics, telecommunications, or 3D printing, the Xuron® 440 mini scissors will be a useful and versatile addition to your toolbox. With its precision blades and tough construction, the Xuron® 440 easily cuts through tough materials like lacing tape, cable jacketing, mesh insulation, non-aramid fibers and soft metals up to 0.005″ thick.
How to Cut Kevlar®
Kevlar® is a high strength aramid fiber, used for many purposes, one of which is to provide protection to the optical fiber portion of fiber optic cables. The properties that make Kevlar® so strong also make it difficult to cut using a traditional wire cutter or scissors. If you’ve ever wondered how to cut Kevlar® – read on:
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