Translation guide
A machine used for cutting or trimming materials, especially metal or fabric. In Japanese, the term depends on the material and context.
A machine that cuts metal sheets or plates using shear force.
General term for a shearing machine, especially for metal. Used in industrial contexts.
This shearing machine can cut steel plates up to 10mm thick.
Loanword from English, commonly used in manufacturing settings.
We introduced a new shearing machine.
Specifically a shearing machine for sheet metal (板金). More technical.
The blade of the sheet metal shearing machine needs to be replaced.
A machine used to cut or trim fabric, often in garment or textile production.
General term for a cutting machine used for fabric, leather, etc. Often used in apparel industry.
This cutting machine can cut many layers of fabric at once.
Also used for fabric shearing machines, especially in industrial contexts.
We trim the edges of the fabric with a shearing machine.
Specifically a shearing machine for wool or animal hair, like sheep shearing.
A sheep shearing machine is also called a clipper.
A machine that cuts by shearing action, not specified by material.
Broad term for any cutting machine, including shearing types. Safe default when material is unclear.
This factory has various cutting machines.
剪断機 (せんだんき) is specifically for shearing (using shear force), often metal. 裁断機 (さいだんき) is for cutting fabric or soft materials, often with a blade pressing down. 切断機 (せつだんき) is a general cutting machine, which may include saws, lasers, etc. For a true shearing machine, 剪断機 or シャーリングマシン is most accurate.
Directly translating 'shearing machine' as シアリングマシン may not be understood outside industrial contexts. Use 剪断機 or specify the material.