CNC Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine
A CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine cuts pipe to length and shape and cuts the weld bevel in the same pass: bevelled ends, mitres, branch holes, saddles and intersections, ready for welding. It is also called a CNC pipe beveling machine, plasma pipe beveling machine or bevel cutting machine for pipes. PCL builds four models covering pipe from Ø40 to Ø2000 mm, square tube, channel, angle and H-beam, with plasma or oxy-fuel.
- Free test cut on your pipe
- 3-year machine warranty
- Installed in 80+ countries
- Factory direct since 2005
- Pipe range
- Ø40-2000 mm
- Length
- 6-15 m
- Process
- Plasma / oxy-fuel
- Bevels
- with the profile
- Models
- 4
How to choose a CNC pipe beveling machine
| If you cut… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Pipe up to Ø600 mm, plus square tube, channel or angle | 5-axis tube plasma cutter for pipe, tube and channel |
| Round pipe Ø200-1500 mm up to 12 m, many holes and saddles | Roller-bed CNC plasma pipe cutting machine |
| Workshop pipe Ø50-600 mm plus flat plate, square edges | 3-axis CNC pipe cutting machine |
| Site work, Ø50-600 mm, square edges, low budget | Portable CNC plasma pipe cutter |
| Pipe Ø600-2000 mm or up to 10 t | Large diameter pipe cutting machine for heavy pipe |
| Thick-wall pipe up to Ø600 mm, walls beyond plasma range | 5-axis plasma and oxy-fuel pipe bevel cutter |
| Pipe and H-beams in the same shop | 8-axis cutter for mixed pipe and H-beam work |
| Thin-wall tube, stainless steel, fine detail | Fiber laser tube cutting machine (not plasma) |
Pipe cutting and beveling machine models
5-Axis CNC Tube Plasma Cutting Machine
- Round pipe Ø40-600 mm
- Square and rectangular tube, channel, angle up to 450 mm wide
- Length 6-15 m
- Bevels with the profile
Large Diameter Pipe Cutting Machine
- Pipe Ø600-2000 mm
- Pipe weight up to 10 t
- 3-jaw self-centring chuck
- Plasma 200-400 A, 3D bevels
5-Axis Plasma and Oxy-Fuel Pipe Bevel Cutter
- Pipe Ø40-600 mm (5axis300-5axis600)
- Length 6, 9, 12 or 15 m
- Plasma 0-40 mm, oxy-fuel 6-200 mm
- Tees, mitres, saddles, offsets
8-Axis Pipe and Beam Plasma Cutter
- Pipe up to Ø800 mm (8axis300-8axis800)
- H-beam, box and channel up to 565 mm wide
- Beam copes, bolt holes and pipe bevels
- One machine for pipe and beam lines
Models compared
| Model | Pipe diameter | Other sections | Length | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-axis tube plasma | Ø40-600 mm | Square and rectangular tube, channel, angle | 6-15 m | Plasma; oxy-fuel 6-200 mm option |
| Large diameter, 6-axis | Ø600-2000 mm, up to 10 t | – | to order | Plasma 200-400 A; oxy-fuel 6-200 mm option |
| 5-axis plasma + oxy-fuel | Ø40-600 mm | – | 6, 9, 12, 15 m | Plasma 0-40 mm, oxy-fuel 6-200 mm |
| 8-axis | up to Ø800 mm | H-beam, box, channel up to 565 mm wide | to order | Plasma |
Not sure which model fits your pipe?
Send your smallest and largest pipe, wall thickness and length, or a drawing. An engineer recommends the model and sends a quotation, and we can cut a free sample on your pipe.
Advantages of a CNC pipe beveling machine
- One set-up: length, profile and bevel are cut in one clamping, with no move to a separate beveller.
- Bevels on any joint: not only straight ends, but saddles, branch holes and intersections, with a bevel angle that changes around the joint.
- No templates or grinding: the path comes from the pipe sizes, so parts fit up and the weld groove is even.
- Repeatable: programs are stored, so repeat orders and spare parts are cut the same way.
- Less welding: a consistent groove needs less filler metal and fewer repairs than a hand-cut joint.
A pipe saw plus a separate pipe beveling machine means two set-ups, and a pipe beveling machine can only prepare straight pipe ends. On a CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine the torch tilts while it cuts, so the bevel is cut with the profile. That includes the hard cases: a saddle on a branch pipe, where the bevel angle has to change all the way round the joint, and branch holes in the main pipe bevelled for the branch weld. The result is fewer handling steps, no grinding and parts that fit up first time. How each cut works is explained in pipe profile cutting: 12 types of cuts.
Plasma, oxy-fuel or laser?
| Process | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Plasma | Carbon steel pipe with medium to thick walls; you want speed, bevels in one pass and a moderate machine price |
| Oxy-fuel | Carbon steel walls of 6-200 mm, thicker than plasma cuts well. PCL plasma pipe cutters can be fitted with an oxy-fuel (flame) cutting system |
| Fiber laser | Thin-wall tube, stainless steel, small holes and fine detail at high speed |
Applications of CNC pipe beveling machines
| Sector | What gets bevelled |
|---|---|
| Oil and gas pipelines | Line pipe ends for girth welds, fittings and launcher barrels |
| Process and power plants | Spools, headers with branch connections, reducers |
| Steel structures and stadium roofs | Tube truss chords and braces with intersecting ends (also called a CNC tube intersecting cutting machine for this work) |
| Offshore and wind | Jacket braces, monopile accessories, transition pieces |
| Boilers and pressure vessels | Nozzle openings and shell connections |
Custom CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine
Every pipe shop has its own size range and parts, so each machine is configured to order: bed length, chuck size, torch and plasma or oxy-fuel source, loading and unloading. The process:
- Send your pipe data: diameters, wall thickness, lengths, material and joint types.
- Layout and quotation: we propose the model and configuration that covers your range.
- Test cut: we cut a sample on your pipe at our factory in Jinan and send photos or a video.
- Build and ship: the machine is built to the agreed configuration and packed for export.
- Installation and training: on site, with remote support by WhatsApp and video afterwards.
About PCL as a CNC pipe cutting machine manufacturer and supplier
Since 2005
Designing and building CNC cutting and welding machines in Jinan, Shandong, China.
80+ countries
Machines installed for steel structure, pipe and equipment fabricators.
3-year warranty
On the machine; consumables excluded.
Factory direct
No dealer margin; engineers answer technical questions directly.
Free test cut
On your pipe before you order.
Full line
Pipe, beam, plate cutting and robotic welding from one supplier.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine?
A machine that cuts pipe to its final shape and the weld bevel in one pass: square or bevelled ends, mitres, branch holes, saddles and intersections. The pipe turns in a chuck while a CNC torch follows a path calculated from the pipe sizes, so parts come off ready for fit-up.
How is it different from a separate pipe cutter and beveling machine?
A pipe cutter plus a separate beveling machine needs two set-ups and can only bevel straight ends. A CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine cuts the profile and the bevel together, including bevels that change around a saddle or branch hole, which a beveling machine cannot do.
What are the advantages of a CNC pipe beveling machine?
It cuts the pipe, the profile and the weld bevel in one set-up, bevels saddles and branch holes as well as straight ends, removes marking and grinding, and repeats the same part from a stored program.
Is a CNC beveling machine the same as a pipe end beveller?
No. A pipe end beveller machines or cuts a bevel on a straight pipe end only. A CNC pipe beveling machine with a tilting torch cuts bevels on any profile, including saddles and branch holes, and cuts the pipe to length at the same time.
Which model do I need?
Choose by your largest pipe and your other sections: up to Ø600 mm with square tube, channel or angle, the 5-axis tube plasma cutter; Ø600-2000 mm or heavy pipe, the large diameter cutter; very thick walls, the 5-axis plasma and oxy-fuel bevel cutter; pipe and H-beams on one machine, the 8-axis cutter.
Plasma or laser for pipe cutting and beveling?
Plasma for carbon steel pipe with medium to thick walls: lower machine cost, fast cutting and bevelling in one pass. Fiber laser for thin-wall tube, stainless steel and fine detail. Oxy-fuel for very thick carbon steel walls.
Can you build a custom pipe cutting and beveling machine?
Yes. Bed length, chuck size, plasma or oxy-fuel source and loading equipment are configured to your pipe range. Send the smallest and largest pipe, wall thickness, length and joint types, and we propose a layout.
What information should I send for a quotation?
Pipe diameters and wall thicknesses, longest pipe, material, the joints you need (bevelled ends, saddles, branch holes, slots), any other sections such as square tube or H-beam, and drawings if you have them.
Can I see a test cut first?
Yes. Send a drawing or the pipe size and joint type and we cut a sample at our factory in Jinan and send photos or a video.
Who makes these machines?
PCL Group, a manufacturer of CNC cutting and welding machines in Jinan, Shandong, China, since 2005, with machines installed in more than 80 countries.
CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine for sale: quote and test cut
Send your pipe range and joints. We recommend the model and configuration, quote it, and can cut a sample on your pipe.
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.