Professional Pipe Cutting Machine Manufacturer

A pipe cold cutting machine is a portable or stationary tool that cuts pipe using mechanical methods (carbide or HSS tool bits) rather than heat. 'Cold cutting' means no flame, no arc, no heat-affected zone (HAZ) — the pipe material properties are fully preserved. This is critical for alloy steels, live pipeline work, and environments where hot work permits are restricted or prohibited.

Cold cutting removes metal mechanically with no significant heat input — producing clean cuts with no HAZ, no oxide scale, and no sparks. Thermal cutting (oxy-fuel, plasma, laser) uses heat to melt through the pipe — faster on some materials but creates a HAZ that must be ground away before welding on code-governed work. Cold cutting is required for P91, duplex, and other heat-sensitive alloys.

Yes. Most split-frame and clamshell pipe cutting machines accept combination tooling that cuts and bevels in a single operation. This eliminates a separate beveling step and significantly reduces total prep time. Kedes planetary cutters and split-frame machines all support simultaneous cut-and-bevel.

The main types are: clamshell (split-frame) machines that wrap around installed pipes for in-situ cutting, planetary cutting machines that orbit around the pipe for large diameter work, and portable cutting machines for field use on smaller pipes. Each type handles different pipe sizes and job site conditions.

Portable pipe cold cutting machines range from $3,000–$8,000 for small clamshell cutters, $8,000–$20,000 for medium split-frame machines, and $15,000–$40,000+ for large planetary cutting systems. Factory-direct pricing from Kedes is 30–50% below Western brands for equivalent cutting capacity.

Yes. Kedes is a professional pipe cutting machine manufacturer with our own factory in China. We design, produce, and export cold cutting equipment directly — no middlemen. CE certified, with OEM/ODM services and factory-direct pricing for contractors and distributors globally.