Plasma and Oxy-Fuel Pipe Bevel Cutting Machine
5-axis CNC for round pipe Ø40-600 mm, walls up to 200 mm
A CNC pipe bevel cutting machine with plasma and oxy-fuel fitted as standard. Plasma cuts walls up to 40 mm quickly; the oxy-fuel torch takes carbon steel up to 200 mm. The 5-axis torch cuts tees, mitres, saddles and offset branches with the weld bevel in the same pass, on pipe 6 to 15 m long.
- Free test cut on your pipe
- 3-year machine warranty
- Installed in 80+ countries
- Factory direct since 2005
- Pipe diameter
- Ø40-600 mm
- Length
- 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 m
- Plasma
- 0-40 mm
- Oxy-fuel
- 6-200 mm
- Axes
- 5, with bevels
What is a pipe bevel cutting machine?
A pipe bevel cutting machine cuts the shape of a pipe joint and its weld preparation together, so the pipe goes straight to fit-up and welding. This machine, also known as a CNC plasma air pipe bevel cutting machine, plasma pipe beveling machine or flame pipe cutting machine, is built for pipe shops with a wide range of wall thicknesses. It carries two cutting systems: a plasma torch for the fast work on thin and medium walls, and an oxy-fuel torch for the heavy walls that plasma cannot cut well. Both are mounted on a 5-axis head that tilts to cut V bevels on pipe ends and variable bevels around branch holes and saddles.
Models
| Model | Max pipe diameter | Pipe length |
|---|---|---|
| 5axis300 | 300 mm | 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 m |
| 5axis400 | 400 mm | 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 m |
| 5axis500 | 500 mm | 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 m |
| 5axis600 | 600 mm | 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 m |
Specifications
- Pipe diameter
- Ø40-600 mm round pipe, others to order
- Pipe length
- 6, 9, 12 or 15 m
- Axes
- 5, tilting torch for bevels
- Cutting systems
- plasma and oxy-fuel, both standard
- Plasma source
- Hypertherm or LGK
- Plasma cutting thickness
- 0-40 mm
- Oxy-fuel cutting thickness
- 6-200 mm carbon steel
- Joints
- tees, mitres, saddles, centreline offsets, bevelled ends
- Programming
- CNC code from IGES, DXF, SAT and STL files
Pipe length and plasma source are chosen to your work. Send your pipe range, thickest wall and longest pipe and we confirm the model in the quotation.
Get the price and a free test cut
The price depends on the model, pipe length and plasma source. Send your pipe range and thickest wall, or a drawing, and we reply with a configuration and quotation.
Plasma or oxy-fuel: which torch for which wall
As a plasma pipe beveling machine it handles most work; the oxy-fuel torch takes over where plasma runs out of thickness.
| Wall thickness | Torch | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 40 mm | Plasma | Fastest, smallest heat-affected zone, clean bevels |
| 6-40 mm (overlap) | Either | Plasma for speed; oxy-fuel where consumable cost matters more than speed |
| 40-200 mm | Oxy-fuel | Beyond plasma range; oxy-fuel cuts thick carbon steel and bevels it |
Oxy-fuel cuts carbon and low-alloy steel only. Stainless steel and aluminium pipe are cut with plasma.
Joints it cuts
| Joint | What the machine cuts |
|---|---|
| Tee | Branch hole in the main pipe and the saddle on the branch, both bevelled |
| Mitre | Angled pipe ends for segmented bends, with the bevel |
| Saddle | Branch end shaped to the main pipe, bevel changing around the joint |
| Centreline offset | Branch set off the main pipe axis |
| Bevelled end | Pipe cut to length with a V bevel for butt welding |
The geometry of saddles and branch bevels is explained in pipe profile cutting: types of cuts.
Where it is used
Oil and gas
Thick-wall line pipe, fittings and station piping.
Power and boilers
High-pressure headers and steam piping with heavy walls.
Offshore
Braces and nodes on thick-wall tubulars.
Process plants
Spools, tees and laterals across many wall schedules.
Heavy structures
Pipe columns and truss members for bridges and towers.
Mining and dredging
Slurry and dredge pipe with thick, wear-resistant walls.
Is this the right machine for your pipe?
| Your work | Recommended machine |
|---|---|
| Round pipe Ø40-600 mm, thick walls, bevels, tight budget | This plasma and oxy-fuel pipe bevel cutter |
| Pipe plus square tube, channel or angle | 5-axis tube plasma cutting machine |
| Pipe Ø200-1500 mm up to 12 m | Roller-bed CNC plasma pipe cutting machine |
| Pipe Ø600-2000 mm, up to 10 t | Large diameter pipe cutting machine |
See all models on the CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine page.
Before you order: what to check
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Largest pipe | Sets the model: 5axis300, 5axis400, 5axis500 or 5axis600 |
| Longest pipe | Sets the bed: 6, 9, 12 or 15 m |
| Wall range | Sets the plasma source and how much work goes to oxy-fuel |
| Material | Oxy-fuel is for carbon steel; stainless needs plasma |
| Drawings | IGES, DXF, SAT or STL files speed up programming |
Why buy from PCL
Since 2005
Factory in Jinan, China, building cutting machines.
80+ countries
Machines installed worldwide.
3-year warranty
On the machine; consumables excluded.
Free test cut
On your pipe before you order.
On-site installation
With operator training.
Remote support
By WhatsApp and video.
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View machine →Frequently asked questions
What is a plasma and oxy-fuel pipe bevel cutting machine?
A 5-axis CNC pipe cutter with two cutting systems: plasma for thin and medium walls and oxy-fuel (flame) for thick walls. The pipe turns in the chuck while the tilting torch cuts the profile and the weld bevel together, so pipe ends, branch holes and saddles come off ready for welding.
Why both plasma and oxy-fuel?
Plasma is fast and clean up to about 40 mm; oxy-fuel cuts carbon steel from 6 mm up to 200 mm. With both fitted as standard, one machine covers the whole wall range of a pipe shop, from thin spool pipe to heavy-wall pipe.
What pipe sizes can it cut?
Round pipe from Ø40 to 600 mm in four models: 5axis300, 5axis400, 5axis500 and 5axis600 (maximum diameter 300, 400, 500 and 600 mm). Pipe length 6, 9, 12 or 15 m. Other sizes can be built to order.
What joints can it cut?
Tees, mitres, saddles and branches with centreline offsets, bevelled pipe ends, holes and slots, with the bevel cut in the same pass.
Which plasma sources are used?
Hypertherm or LGK. Hypertherm gives the best cut quality and consumable life; LGK keeps the machine price down.
Which files can it read?
It generates CNC code directly from IGES, DXF, SAT and STL files, so parts are programmed from the drawing or 3D model.
Can it cut square tube or channel?
No, this machine is for round pipe. For square tube, channel and angle, choose the 5-axis tube plasma cutting machine.
How is it different from the 5-axis tube plasma cutter?
Both are 5-axis and cut bevels. The plasma and oxy-fuel machine cuts round pipe only, has plasma and oxy-fuel as standard for walls up to 200 mm, and costs less. The 5-axis tube plasma cutter also cuts square and rectangular tube, channel and angle.
What does air plasma mean?
Many plasma sources, including LGK air plasma units, use compressed air as the cutting gas, which keeps running costs low on carbon steel. The gas setup depends on the source you choose.
Can I get a test cut?
Yes. Send a drawing or the pipe size, wall and joint type; we cut a sample at our factory in Jinan and send you the video.
What is the warranty?
3 years on the machine, consumables excluded, with on-site installation, operator training and remote support by WhatsApp and video.
Get a quote and a test cut
Send your pipe range, wall thickness and joints. We recommend the model, quote it and can cut a sample.
What happens next
- An engineer checks your sizes and parts.
- You receive the recommended configuration and a quotation.
- If you want, we cut a sample and send you the video.