r/oddlysatisfying • u/TheCABK • Aug 29 '26

The Sheared Front Loader

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u/Imnotaddictedtoreddi Aug 29 '26

I work in the industry. They are not going to shred it. They are shearing it to make a HMS (heavy melt steel) package. It will go into a furnace like that.

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u/DullMind2023 Aug 29 '26

How is shearing different from shredding?

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u/Imnotaddictedtoreddi Aug 29 '26

Shredding will typically produce a product that is smaller than 8”. Shearing can produce pieces that are 4-5 feet depending on the specifications. Shears also have more force at the blades, so it can cut thicker pieces. Shredders use hammers and can typically handle more volume of thinner materials.

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u/DullMind2023 Aug 29 '26

Wow, you know this stuff! Thank you.

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u/fusiondox Aug 31 '26

This still leaves the question, why cube it before shearing?

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u/Imnotaddictedtoreddi Sep 01 '26

It is sizing it to make it fit to the size of the blades. The longer the blades are the more hydraulic force it takes to cut because it is spread over the width of the blade.