How To Cut Insulated Metal Wall Panels

Insulated metal wall panel systems.

How to cut insulated metal wall panels.

Insulated metal panels are known for their superior thermal properties design flexibility and fast installation time in addition to their great looks. Cutting panels to cut imps installers should always wear safety glasses gloves and long sleeved shirts. Tuff wall insulated metal wall panels deliver the masonry look of stucco with the thermal performance of an insulated metal panel. The panels are easily cut with circular saws or reciprocating saws using proper metal cutting blades.

Our insulated metal wall panel systems accommodate the needs of virtually any building design which are ideally suited for commercial and industrial applications. Nbs insulated metal wall panels embody attractive styling with cutting edge energy efficiency and superior insulating properties. Do not cut the metal panels with saws abrasive blades grinders or torches. The metl span installation guide recommends using either a circular saw with carbide tipped metal cutting blade an insulated metal panel saw or a band saw with metal cutting blade.

7 2 insul rib insulated metal wall panel 7 2 insul rib insulated metal wall panel has a profile with symmetrical ribs spaced 7 2 inches apart and a polyurethane foam core. If the saw cannot cut through the entire panel thickness or if shears or nibblers are used cut each panel face and use a knife or handsaw to cut through the remaining foam core. If field cutting is required the panels must be cut with nibblers snips or shears to prevent edge rusting.