Leading Tube Cutting Manufacturers

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Tube Cutting Tube cutting is a tube fabricating process in which tubes are cut to specific lengths according to intended application and use, or for transport and storage purposes.

Founded in 1990, Sharpe Products is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company specializing in industrial and commercial pipe and tube bending, laser cutting, end-forming or other custom fabrication services. In addition, we offer a robust line of architectural handrail fittings and accessories such as brackets, connectors, disks, end-caps, flanges, newel caps and spheres.

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At Erin Industries, Inc., we take great pride in our expertise and capabilities in the field of tube fabrication. With a commitment to precision, reliability, and innovation, we continuously strive to elevate the standards of tube fabrication within the industry. Erin Industries, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your tube fabrication needs, delivering products and services that meet and...

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At Bend-Tech, we are committed to providing top-tier customer service and collaborating closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges. We take your vision and turn it into reality, delivering superior tube fabricating solutions that meet and exceed your expectations. With our dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Bend-Tech is your trusted partner for all...

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At Crippa USA, LLC., we take pride in our commitment to excellence in tube fabrication. With years of experience and a dedication to precision, we offer a wide range of products and services tailored to meet your specific needs. We excel in crafting intricate and high-quality tube components for various industries. We utilize cutting-edge technology and employ skilled professionals to ensure that ...

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Chicago Metal Rolled Products is a tube fabricator specializing in tube bending, pipe bending, beams, channels, rolling, and we offer tube assemblies and pipe coils. Our sheet metal pipe fabrication includes welding and lockseaming. We provide the best in service, quality, delivery and value.

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Tube cutting is used to aid the use of tubes in the agricultural, construction, aerospace, automotive, electrical and medical industries for applications that range from prototypes to large production runs or basic engines and flow systems.

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A variety of processes, including both hot and cold working methods can be employed in the process of cutting tubes and piping. Tubes can range greatly in durability, density and hardness, depending on their intended application. In accordance with the hardness of the tube material, its thickness and diameter, and the specifications of the end of the tube, a range of tube cutters can be used. Handheld cutters are often used to trim pipes made from plastics or from softer metals such as aluminum, copper and brass.

Other tools used for cutting are circular saws, horizontal band saws, lathes, lasers and electronically powered blades. Heavy-duty cutting machines are required for larger tubing made of stronger metals such as iron or stainless steel, and in most cases, these cutters will be bench-mounted or attached to a larger piece of machinery. The cutting machine needs to be durable and easy to operate as part of a tube fabricating system.

Most tube cutting is done by the blade making a full rotation around the circumference of the tube and slicing through the wall. Internal cutters are typically abrasive blades or contoured blades which cut a tube from the inside out. For applications requiring a tube to be cut without space for a rotational cutter, a cutter with a hinged handle and blade can be used. As tube cutting can result in surface imperfections along the edge of the cut, extra finishing process may be required such as sanding or polishing to finish the process of cutting.

Automatic deburring machines are available to remove burrs in a method known as shear tube cutting. Cutting can be done at many different stages depending on the application and the configurations of the tubing. Tube bending and pipe bending can be done before tube cutting is done to trim the tube to the exact lengths. Computerized machinery can also be used to ensure the precision of the operation and to direct the electronic system in control of the blade. This will typically result in a better finish than manual cutting although it is not always feasible.

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