When you order woven wire mesh products from Ourun Wire Mesh, we always work to provide you with the exact product you need and will custom-cut it to your specifications.
Sometimes you need to cut and reshape the mesh. Depending on the size of the product, you might need some reasonably serious hardware to cut through it.
So, here are some tips for cutting woven wire mesh.
- Thin mesh
At the thinnest end of the spectrum, there’s fine wire mesh which is usually used to protect small and vulnerable items. At up to .20mm gauge, this can generally be cut with nothing more than a decent pair of office scissors.
- Medium mesh
From approximately .22mm to 1.20+mm, the wire can be cut using dedicated snippers or wire cutters. When cutting, try to position the snippers as close to the overlap or weave points as possible.
- Thick mesh
Above roughly 1.50mm, there’s no chance of cutting woven wire mesh by hand. You’ll need an angle grinder, at the least – with a cutting disc of at least .9mm. Remember to use hearing protection, and keep bystanders well away from the cutting area.
