CNC Pipe Cutting Machine, 3-Axis Plasma
Cuts pipe Ø50-600 mm and plate 1500 × 6000 mm on one machine
A 3-axis CNC pipe cutting machine for the workshop. The chuck turns the pipe, the plasma torch travels along it and servo height control keeps the torch at the right distance, so pipe is cut to length and given holes, saddles, intersections, mitres and slots straight from AutoCAD or Tekla files. The same machine also cuts flat plate, so one CNC plasma cutter covers pipe and plate parts. Positioning accuracy ±0.5 mm.
- Free test cut on your pipe
- 3-year machine warranty
- Installed in 80+ countries
- Factory direct since 2005
- Pipe diameter
- Ø50-600 mm
- Pipe weight
- up to 3,000 kg
- Accuracy
- ±0.5 mm
- Plasma
- up to 40 mm
- Plate
- 1500 × 6000 mm, 40 mm
What is a 3-axis CNC pipe cutting machine?
A pipe cutting machine with three CNC axes: X turns the pipe in the chuck, Y moves the plasma torch along it and Z lifts and lowers the torch under servo height control. With those three movements the torch can follow any path on the pipe surface, which covers every common pipe joint with a square edge. It is the standard steel tube and pipe cutting machine for shops that cut many pipe parts to drawings and want to stop marking with templates and cutting by hand, but do not need weld bevels cut on the machine.
Specifications
- Pipe diameter
- Ø50-600 mm, other ranges to order
- Max pipe weight
- 3,000 kg
- Axes
- 3: pipe rotation (X), travel along the pipe (Y), torch height (Z)
- Torch
- vertical, square-edge cuts (no bevel)
- Plate cutting
- 1500 × 6000 mm table, plasma up to 40 mm
- Height control
- servo-driven height sensing
- Moving speed
- 10-6,000 mm/min
- Positioning accuracy
- ±0.5 mm
- Plasma cutting thickness
- up to 40 mm, by plasma source
- Oxy-fuel (flame) cutting system
- optional, for thicker carbon steel
- Materials
- carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, galvanized pipe
- Software
- AutoCAD, Tekla; DXF, SAT, STL, DSTV import
The diameter range, pipe length and plasma source are configured to your parts. Send your pipe sizes and thickest wall and we confirm the configuration in the quotation.
Get the price and a free test cut
The price depends on the diameter range, pipe length, plasma source and options. Send those, or a drawing, and we reply with a configuration and quotation.
What it cuts
| Cut | Description |
|---|---|
| Cut to length | Square pipe ends, many parts from one pipe |
| Branch holes | Holes in the main pipe for branches and nozzles |
| Saddles and intersections | Branch ends shaped to the main pipe, square edge |
| Mitres | Angled ends for frames and bends |
| Holes and slots | Bolt holes, slots for gusset plates |
| Custom openings | Windows, drains and cut-outs |
All cuts are square-edged. How saddles and intersections are shaped is explained in pipe profile cutting: types of cuts.
Pipe and plate on one machine
Besides pipe, the machine cuts flat plate on a 1500 × 6000 mm table, up to 40 mm thick with plasma: base plates, gussets, flanges, brackets and end plates that are welded to the pipe parts. A fabricator who would otherwise buy a pipe cutter and a separate plate cutter covers both with one CNC plasma machine, one plasma source and one operator.
| Work | Typical parts |
|---|---|
| Pipe | Columns, braces, handrails, headers with branch holes, frames |
| Plate | Base plates, gussets, flanges, brackets, end plates |
Materials: carbon steel, stainless and more
Plasma cuts any conductive metal, so the same machine works as a stainless steel pipe cutting machine as well as for carbon steel, with the plasma source chosen to the material and wall.
| Material | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Carbon steel | Structural pipe, columns, handrails, frames |
| Stainless steel | Chemical, food and pharmaceutical piping |
| Aluminium | Lightweight frames and enclosures |
| Galvanized pipe | HVAC, drainage and fencing |
Plasma or oxy-fuel?
| Plasma (standard) | Oxy-fuel (optional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium | Carbon steel only |
| Thickness | Thin wall up to 40 mm, by source | Thick carbon steel walls |
| Speed | High | Medium |
| Edge | Clean, small heat-affected zone | Standard industrial finish |
From drawing to cut pipe
- Import: load the part from AutoCAD or Tekla (DXF, SAT, STL or DSTV).
- Load: place the pipe in the chuck and on its supports.
- Cut: the chuck turns the pipe while the torch follows the path; servo height sensing keeps the torch distance constant.
- Unload: parts come off to size, with holes and saddles in place, ready for fit-up.
3-axis CNC pipe cutting video
Is this the right machine for your pipe?
| Your work | Recommended machine |
|---|---|
| Workshop pipe Ø50-600 mm and flat plate, square edges | This 3-axis CNC pipe cutting machine |
| Weld bevels with saddles, or square tube, channel and angle | 5-axis tube plasma cutting machine |
| Cutting on site | Portable CNC plasma pipe cutter |
| Pipe Ø200-1500 mm up to 12 m with bevels | Roller-bed CNC plasma 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 |
|---|---|
| Pipe diameters | Standard Ø50-600 mm; other ranges built to order |
| Heaviest and longest pipe | Sets the chuck and supports (up to 3,000 kg) |
| Material and thickest wall | Sets the plasma source; add oxy-fuel for very thick carbon steel |
| Joint types | Square edges only; bevels need a 5-axis machine |
| Software | The CAD or Tekla format your detailers use |
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 3-axis CNC pipe cutting machine?
A CNC plasma machine with three controlled axes: the chuck rotates the pipe, the torch travels along it and the torch height is servo-controlled. That is enough to cut pipe to length and cut holes, saddles, intersections, mitres and slots with a square edge, programmed from CAD files instead of hand marking.
What pipe sizes can it cut?
Round pipe from Ø50 to 600 mm as standard, with other ranges built to order. Pipes weighing up to 3,000 kg can be loaded.
Can it cut stainless steel pipe?
Yes. With a suitable plasma source it cuts carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium and galvanized pipe, so it also works as a stainless steel (SS) pipe cutting machine for chemical, food and drainage piping.
How thick can it cut?
Plasma cuts from thin wall up to 40 mm depending on the source. For thicker carbon steel, an optional oxy-fuel (flame) cutting system can be fitted.
Can it cut plate as well as pipe?
Yes. The same machine cuts flat plate, such as base plates, gussets, flanges and brackets, as well as pipe, so one CNC plasma cutter covers both. The plate table is 1500 × 6000 mm and plasma cuts plate up to 40 mm thick.
Can it cut bevels?
No. The torch stays vertical, so all cuts are square-edged. For weld bevels cut together with saddles and branch holes, choose the 5-axis tube plasma cutting machine or the roller-bed 5-axis pipe cutter.
How accurate is it?
Positioning accuracy is ±0.5 mm, and servo height sensing keeps the torch at a constant distance from the pipe surface for a consistent kerf.
Which files can it read?
It imports drawings and models from AutoCAD and Tekla, including DXF, SAT, STL and DSTV data, so parts go from the detailing software to the machine without manual programming.
3-axis or portable pipe cutter?
Both cut square-edged joints on Ø50-600 mm pipe. The 3-axis machine is a stationary workshop machine that takes pipe up to 3 t, also cuts flat plate and imports Tekla and CAD files; the portable cutter weighs about 300 kg, cuts pipe only and is built to be taken to site.
How much does a CNC pipe cutting machine cost?
The 3-axis machine is the entry point to workshop CNC pipe cutting in our range. The price depends on the diameter range, pipe length, plasma source and options such as the oxy-fuel system. Send your pipe sizes for a quotation.
Can I get a test cut?
Yes. Send a drawing or the pipe size 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 sizes, material and joints. We configure the machine, 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.