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Soft jaw placement for extrusions.
Holding aluminium sections firmly without jaw marks, twist and chatter at the cut comes down to the right clamp placement. Soft jaw placement on box, angle and channel profiles is covered, with notes that suit inland dust and coastal moisture. If you need the file version for your workshop, use our contact form.
Pair the clamp guide with the right blade selection and the correct material route before the saw starts. Clamp pressure, support spacing and kerf all affect burr size on thin wall aluminium. During load-shedding, a printed setup sheet helps operators reset the same arrangement after a stop.
Use the guide alongside our blade catalogue so clamp setup, tooth form and feed direction agree on the same job. Jump between Blades, Materials and Kerfs when you need to compare chip control, wall thickness and cut width on aluminium extrusions.
Dry Highveld dust can build under soft jaws and push a light section out of square, so contact faces need regular cleaning. Near the coast, oxidation and damp residue on stored lengths can reduce grip, especially on smooth mill finish stock. The guide uses terminology that matches common cutting and fabrication practice.
For a copy of this clamp guide or to ask about profile-specific holding points, use our contact form. Kya Sands, Johannesburg is our base.
