Tube cutting

Tube cutting

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23 January 2017 at 13:02 #279644
Roger Hulett
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I wonder if anyone has any tips regarding the accurate cutting of thin walled (.75mm) large diameter (125mm) stainless steel tube.

What tools to use etc…….Thankyou
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23 January 2017 at 13:02 #8518
Roger Hulett
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Tube cutting
23 January 2017 at 13:19 #279651
Speedy Builder5
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Thin cut off disc, there are special discs for SS.
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23 January 2017 at 13:24 #279653
Emgee
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Chop saw with the capacity and blade to suit.

Alternatively a suitably thin blade in a hand held 100mm + mini grinder, first spin it on an indelible marker to help make a square cut.

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23 January 2017 at 14:03 #279657
Gordon W
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Thin 1mm cutting disc. Or maybe better if a lot to do, a cutting tool as used for exhaust pipes, very good. Local garage might do a one off for you.
23 January 2017 at 14:16 #279659
richardandtracy
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Whenever I hear someone say 'Accurate' I always want to ask 'How Accurate?' as that will have a fundamental impact on the method of cutting. An other thing to consider, too, is if you can machine post cutting? If the response is 'Accurate to microns and no post machining' then you can almost only be considering electron beam/laser cutting, while 'Accurate to nearest half inch' could imply a hand held angle grinder. With anything in between being determined by the actual answer.

To give an answer before the 'how accurate' question is answered is, in my view, premature.

Regards,

Richard.

Edited By richardandtracy on 23/01/2017 14:17:55
23 January 2017 at 17:51 #279728
not done it yet
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R&T, apart from accuracy (or precision, if only repeatability is required) I would also like to know if this is a 'one off' or series cutting procedure. A former and pipe cutter would likely suffice, or former and lathe cutter?
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