Cutting tubes in straight lengths – manual version

The manual tube cutting machine from Oakley Industrial Machinery is engineered for clean tube cutting of straight lengths to the required length, making it ideal for small to medium production batches in heating elements production.
In this configuration, the operator performs all handling steps manually— including bar loading, tube positioning, material feeding, and unloading of the cut pieces. This provides maximum flexibility and easy control during tube cutting for heating elements and other tube applications.

Cutting tubes in straight lengths – manual version

Advantages

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Ideal for small to mid-volume production requirements
Supports a wide range of cutting lengths and tube dimensions
Simple, user-friendly operation with full operator control

Details

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SUPPORT FOR PIPES UP TO 6 m IN LENGTH

CUTTING UNIT

ELECTRONIC CONTROL

MECHANICAL FEEDBACK to set the cutting length

Configurations

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  • SCORE AND PULL-APART
  • SAW CUTTING
  • GUILLOTINE CUTTING

The orbital score-and-pull-apart system is engineered to address the limitations of similar orbital cutting methods that rely on engraving wheels. This process employs either a rotary blade cutter or insert-style cutting technology to gradually score the tube, thinning a circular section of its wall. Once sufficiently weakened, a clamp separates the tube cleanly. The result is a chipless, burr-free cut with perfectly smooth edges and no deformation.

The saw-cutting system uses a high-resistance circular blade that spins at high speed to deliver fast, clean cuts. This technology can handle various tube thicknesses and materials while maintaining precise 90-degree cutting accuracy. In addition, the sturdy construction and cutting method increase the tool’s lifespan, providing long-lasting durability and dependable performance.

Guillotine cutting lines are engineered to produce tubes in customized lengths, with the internal diameter precisely calibrated at both ends. These systems are typically chosen for medium- to high-volume production, as they allow fast changeovers between cutting diameters. After cutting, a punching step removes the “heart-shaped” deformation created by the process. This punching can be carried out manually using a handheld tool or automatically through a transfer system positioned after the cutting station.

  • The orbital score-and-pull-apart system is engineered to address the limitations of similar orbital cutting methods that rely on engraving wheels. This process employs either a rotary blade cutter or insert-style cutting technology to gradually score the tube, thinning a circular section of its wall. Once sufficiently weakened, a clamp separates the tube cleanly. The result is a chipless, burr-free cut with perfectly smooth edges and no deformation.

CHANGE DIAMETER IN 5 MINUTES?

If you frequently need to cut tubes with different diameters, CSM MACHINERY’s manual tube cutting line from bars lets you change the machine’s settings in only 5 minutes. Discover how!

Technical characteristics

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Material of tubes to be cut
Steel, stainless steel, copper and aluminium
Thickness of the tube to be cut
mm 0,3 - 1,00
External tube diameter
mm 6 - 22 (to be defined)
Min. length to be cut
100 mm
Pneumatic supply
Ate 6
Electrical power
KW 1,2
Voltage
To be defined (V)
Time to change cut length
min. 2
Time to change tube diameter
min. 5
Cutting time (score and break operation)
sec. 2,5÷ 3,5

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