CNC Plasma Pipe Cutting Machine, Ø200-1500 mm
Roller-bed CNC pipe cutting machine for pipe holes and intersections, pipe up to 12 m
A heavy-duty CNC plasma pipe cutting machine for round steel pipe. The pipe lies on a precision roller bed and turns in the chuck while a 5-axis plasma torch cuts branch holes, saddles, intersections and bevelled ends in one pass. Plasma cuts up to 40 mm; the optional oxy-fuel system cuts up to 200 mm.
- Free test cut on your pipe
- 3-year machine warranty
- Installed in 80+ countries
- Factory direct since 2005
- Pipe diameter
- Ø200-1500 mm
- Pipe length
- up to 12 m
- Axes
- 5, with bevels
- Thickness
- plasma 40 mm, oxy-fuel 200 mm
- Machine
- about 6 t, 380 V
What is a CNC plasma pipe cutting machine?
A CNC plasma pipe cutting machine, also called a pipe cutting plasma machine, CNC pipe plasma cutting machine or pipe hole cutting machine, turns a pipe while a plasma torch cuts the joints a fabricator would otherwise mark and burn by hand. This heavy-duty model is built for round pipe from Ø200 to 1500 mm. The pipe is carried along its whole length on a roller bed, so a 12 m pipe stays straight and turns true, and five axes let the torch tilt for the weld bevel. The main jobs are pipe hole cutting and intersections: holes in headers and main pipes, and the saddles on the branches that fit them.
Specifications
- Pipe diameter
- Ø200-1500 mm round pipe, built to your range
- Pipe length
- up to 12 m
- Axes
- 5, tilting torch for bevels
- Pipe support
- precision roller bed machined on a gantry milling machine
- Chuck
- adjustable centre height, floating design
- Plasma source
- Hypertherm or Huayuan
- Plasma cutting thickness
- carbon steel up to 40 mm
- Oxy-fuel (flame) cutting system
- optional, carbon steel up to 200 mm
- Machine weight
- about 6 t
- Power supply
- 380 V
Each machine is built to your diameter range. Send the smallest and largest pipe, the longest length and the thickest wall and we confirm the configuration in the quotation.
Get the price and a free test cut
The price depends on your diameter range, pipe length, plasma source and the oxy-fuel option. Send those, or a drawing, and we reply with a configuration and quotation.
Pipe hole cutting and intersections: what it cuts
| Cut | What it is | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Branch hole | Hole in the main pipe, bevelled for the branch weld | Headers, manifolds, tees |
| Saddle and intersection | Branch end shaped to the main pipe with a varying bevel | Tees, laterals, tube trusses |
| Bevelled pipe end | Pipe cut to length with the weld bevel | Pipe spools and butt welds |
| Mitre | Angled end for a change of direction | Segmented bends |
| Offset and lateral branch | Branches off centre or at an angle | Tangential inlets, Y-pieces |
| Slots and openings | Slots, windows and custom cut-outs | Gusset plates, drains, access holes |
How branch bevels and saddle shapes are calculated is explained in pipe profile cutting: types of cuts.
Built for long, heavy pipe
- Precision roller bed: machined on a gantry milling machine, so the pipe is supported level along its full length.
- Floating chuck: the chuck centre height is adjustable and the chuck floats, keeping the pipe on centre while it turns, without moving it between cuts.
- 5-axis torch: tilts to cut V bevels on pipe ends and variable bevels around branch holes and saddles.
- Plasma or oxy-fuel: Hypertherm or Huayuan plasma up to 40 mm; add the oxy-fuel system for walls up to 200 mm.
- Sized to your pipe: chuck, bed and length are configured to the diameters you cut.
Plasma or oxy-fuel?
| Wall thickness | Cutting system | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to about 40 mm | Plasma (Hypertherm or Huayuan) | Fast, clean bevels, the standard choice |
| 40-200 mm | Oxy-fuel (flame) cutting system, optional | Slower, carbon steel only, for very heavy walls |
Where it is used
Process piping
Headers and manifolds with many branch holes.
Pipelines and stations
Tees, laterals and bevelled ends on line pipe.
Steel structures
Tube trusses and columns with intersecting joints.
Water and power
Water mains, cooling water pipe and penstock branches.
Pressure vessels and tanks
Nozzle openings in shells and pipe sections.
Pile and foundation work
Pipe piles cut to length with bevels and slots.
Is this the right machine for your pipe?
| Your pipe | Recommended machine |
|---|---|
| Round pipe Ø200-1500 mm, up to 12 m, with holes, saddles and bevels | This roller-bed CNC plasma pipe cutting machine |
| Pipe Ø600-2000 mm weighing up to 10 t | Large diameter pipe cutting machine |
| Pipe up to Ø600 mm plus square tube, channel or angle | 5-axis tube plasma cutting machine |
| Site work, small budget, square edges | Portable CNC plasma pipe cutter |
See all models on the CNC pipe cutting and beveling machine page.
Before you order: what to check
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Smallest and largest pipe | Sets the chuck and roller bed (Ø200-1500 mm range) |
| Longest pipe | Sets the bed length, up to 12 m |
| Thickest wall | Plasma up to 40 mm; above that, add the oxy-fuel system |
| Joint types | Holes and saddles with or without bevels |
| Workshop | Floor space for a 6-tonne machine, crane or forklift for loading, 380 V supply |
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 CNC plasma pipe cutting machine?
A machine that turns a pipe while a CNC plasma torch cuts it: pipe ends, branch holes, saddles and intersections, with the weld bevel cut in the same pass on a 5-axis machine. This PCL model carries the pipe on a precision roller bed and turns it with a chuck, for round pipe from Ø200 to 1500 mm and up to 12 m long.
What pipe sizes can it cut?
Round steel pipe from Ø200 to 1500 mm, up to 12 m long. Each machine is built to the diameter range you need, so the chuck and roller bed are sized to your pipe.
How thick can it cut?
Plasma cuts carbon steel up to 40 mm. With the optional oxy-fuel (flame) cutting system it cuts carbon steel up to 200 mm.
Can it cut bevels?
Yes. It is a 5-axis machine: the torch tilts while it cuts, so bevelled pipe ends, bevelled branch holes and saddles with a bevel that changes around the joint come off ready for welding.
Why a roller bed?
Long, heavy pipe needs support along its whole length. The roller bed is machined on a gantry milling machine so the rollers stay level and the pipe turns true. The chuck centre height is adjustable and the chuck floats, which keeps the pipe on centre without moving it during cutting.
Which plasma sources can be fitted?
Hypertherm or Huayuan, sized to your thickest wall. Hypertherm for the best cut quality and consumable life; Huayuan to keep the machine price down.
Can it cut square tube or H-beam?
No, this machine is for round pipe. For square tube, channel and angle, see the 5-axis tube plasma cutting machine; for H-beams, the 8-axis steel beam cutting machine.
How is it different from the large diameter pipe cutter?
This roller-bed machine covers Ø200-1500 mm pipe up to 12 m, the most common range for pipe spools, headers and structures. The large diameter pipe cutting machine is a 6-axis machine with a 3-jaw self-centring chuck for Ø600-2000 mm pipe weighing up to 10 t.
What does it need on site?
A 380 V supply and floor space for a machine of about 6 tonnes plus the pipe length; a crane or forklift loads the pipe onto the roller bed.
Is this a robot pipe hole cutting machine?
It does the same job with a different layout: instead of a robot arm, a 5-axis CNC torch moves along the roller bed while the chuck turns the pipe. For long round pipe this is simpler and stiffer than a robot, and the program comes straight from the pipe sizes. For pipe and beams on one machine, see our 8-axis robotic plasma cutter.
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 range and joints. We size the machine to your pipe, 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.