Using a machine torch or a high-speed beveller like the SteelMax APB-32 PRO Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
, the operator removes material in a single pass. Professional tools like the Esco Terminator MILLHOG®
For massive pipes, such as a section used for a propane tank, fabrication often starts with a portable machine like the Mathey Dearman Mini Jolly Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
The pipe must be firmly held, often using a Ridgid Chain Vise Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Most industrial standards require a 37.5-degree bevel for V-groove butt welds. This angle allows the welding electrode to reach the root of the joint for full penetration
For smaller tasks or on-site repairs, a skilled fabricator might use an angle grinder to hand-bevel the pipe, though this requires significantly more skill to ensure a uniform finish across the entire diameter.
or similar heavy-duty stand, to prevent any movement during the cut.
