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Tube Cutting & Bending Tools

FAQs
What tube working tools do you supply?
We supply an extensive work of tube working tools including: core removing/ piercing pliers, expander sets, inspection mirrors, pipe benders, pipe cutters, reamers, swaging/ flaring & tube straightening tools. For more product-specific information, click a product below.
How Do I Choose the Right Tube Cutting & Bending Tools?
Choosing the right tube cutting and bending tools for HVAC and refrigeration systems is crucial for both precision and efficiency.  Primarily, it’s essential to start with understanding the material of the tubes you’re working with. For softer metals like copper, opt for manual tube cutters that provide clean cuts without burrs. In contrast, if you’re handling harder materials such as stainless steel or aluminium, you should think about using powerful pipe cutters or electric saws to achieve a smooth, precise cut. When selecting tools, always take into consideration the radius of the bends you need to make as tools are designed for specific radii, and using the wrong one could lead to kinks or other imperfections.

Can Pipe Cutting Tools Handle Different Tube Shapes?
Pipe cutting tools are designed to handle a variety of materials, and their ability to cut different tube shapes largely depends on the type of tool being used. Standard pipe cutters are most commonly designed for round tubes (such as copper or stainless steel pipes) and use a rotary cutting wheel to shear through the material. However, for non-circular tubes, such as square, oval, or rectangular tubes, a more specialised approach is often needed. Band saws aretypically the go-to tools for cutting these irregular shapes, as they offer a versatile cutting mechanism that adapts well to various geometries.

FAQs
What tube working tools do you supply?
We supply an extensive work of tube working tools including: core removing/ piercing pliers, expander sets, inspection mirrors, pipe benders, pipe cutters, reamers, swaging/ flaring & tube straightening tools. For more product-specific information, click a product below.
How Do I Choose the Right Tube Cutting & Bending Tools?
Choosing the right tube cutting and bending tools for HVAC and refrigeration systems is crucial for both precision and efficiency.  Primarily, it’s essential to start with understanding the material of the tubes you’re working with. For softer metals like copper, opt for manual tube cutters that provide clean cuts without burrs. In contrast, if you’re handling harder materials such as stainless steel or aluminium, you should think about using powerful pipe cutters or electric saws to achieve a smooth, precise cut. When selecting tools, always take into consideration the radius of the bends you need to make as tools are designed for specific radii, and using the wrong one could lead to kinks or other imperfections.

Can Pipe Cutting Tools Handle Different Tube Shapes?
Pipe cutting tools are designed to handle a variety of materials, and their ability to cut different tube shapes largely depends on the type of tool being used. Standard pipe cutters are most commonly designed for round tubes (such as copper or stainless steel pipes) and use a rotary cutting wheel to shear through the material. However, for non-circular tubes, such as square, oval, or rectangular tubes, a more specialised approach is often needed. Band saws aretypically the go-to tools for cutting these irregular shapes, as they offer a versatile cutting mechanism that adapts well to various geometries.