PVC pipe cutters are used to cut threads in PVC pipes for joining lengths or connecting accessories. They can be manually operated or motorized with various levels of automation. PVC threading machines consist of a rotating head with four removable cutting inserts. PVC pipe is commonly used in domestic and industrial applications, and threading is done on grade 80 or higher pipe. Two types of PVC pipe threaders are available: hand tools and power tools. Hand tools have a universal cutting head with four cutting inserts, while power tools use an electric motor and offer hands-free operation.
A PVC pipe cutter is a tool designed to cut threads in the surface of high quality PVC pipes. The threaded sections are then used to assist in joining lengths of pipe or connecting accessories. PVC threading machines can be manually operated or motorized with various levels of automation. In both cases the PVC threading machine consists of a rotating head equipped with a set of four removable cutting inserts. This feature allows for quick and easy change of thread pitch and profile without the need to change heads.
PVC pipe is an extremely affordable and popular construction element commonly used in a wide variety of domestic and industrial applications. In most cases with smaller, low pressure installations, it is possible to join PVC pipes or add accessories such as valves, tees and shut-off fittings using only suitable PVC cement. In the case of larger systems with higher pressures, these operations are often facilitated by threading the pipe to accept screw fittings. This is generally only done on grade 80 or higher pipe as they have suitable wall thicknesses for thread cutting. These threads are cut at the ends of the pipe using various types of PVC threads.
Depending on the size of the pipe and the location of the project, pipes can be threaded using one of two types of PVC pipe threader, the former being a hand tool much like a conventional steel thread die. These tools consist of a universal cutting head into which a set of four cutting inserts are inserted. The cutting head is hollow in the center and allows it to pass over the pipe and into a handle that offers enough leverage to ensure effortless rotation of the cutter. The cutting inserts slide in channels in the head with their cutting edges towards the center and thus against the pipe surface. The inserts can be adjusted in and out of their channels, allowing a single head to be used to cut a variety of pipe diameters.
To cut a thread, the cutting head of the PVC threading machine is adjusted to suit the particular pipe diameter, inserted onto the end of the pipe and rotated clockwise while maintaining constant forward pressure. This cuts the wire as it advances the cutter along the length of the tube. The threader is typically rotated until the tube end exits the rear of the cutting head, at which point it can be rotated counterclockwise to remove it from the tube.
The second type of PVC threading machine is a power tool which is usually permanently mounted in a workshop or in the back of a service vehicle. These tools work the same way as a hand drill and use the same type of head and inserts. The cutting head, on the other hand, is driven by an electric motor which allows the threading of larger pipes. These machines are often equipped with sophisticated automated control systems that allow for hands-free operation and very precise cutting. A wide range of cutting insert sets are available for both tool types, allowing you to make changes to thread profile or pitch quickly and easily.
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