Pipe Cold Cutting and Beveling Machines

What Is a Pipe Cold Cutting Machine?

Pipe cold cutting machines are modern technological devices that enable industrial pipes to be cut safely, precisely, and without deformation. Used especially on steel, stainless steel, and alloy pipes operating under high pressure, these machines preserve material integrity by performing heat-free cutting. Cold cutting machines developed by ARTE Boru are preferred in many industries worldwide and are manufactured in compliance with occupational safety and quality standards.

The Importance of Cold Cutting in Industry

In conventional methods, high temperatures occur during pipe cutting, which may create occupational safety risks and negatively affect material quality. Cold cutting technology enables safe operation even in environments with explosion risk, without generating sparks or heat. For this reason, it is widely preferred in oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities.

Field Lathe – On-Site Flange Facing Solution

One of the most critical elements of safety in industrial facilities is flange connections. The surfaces of flanges used in pipelines and pressure equipment may wear, become scratched, or deform over time due to pressure and temperature. This creates a major risk for gasket sealing.

At this point, the field lathe (flange facing machine) comes into use. A field lathe is a portable machine that enables maintenance and repair by machining flange surfaces on site without removing them.

What Is a Field Lathe?

A field lathe is a special machine developed for on-site machining of flange surfaces thanks to its portable structure. This equipment, known in English as a flange facing machine, can machine flanges of different diameters and standards.

Even the smallest scratch on the surface of a flange can cause serious leaks in high-pressure lines. A field lathe removes these scratches and deformations, restores the surface to the required roughness values (Ra, Rz), and prepares a safe surface for a new gasket.

Where Is a Field Lathe Used?

Field lathes can be used wherever flanges are present. The most common areas of use are:

• Oil and Natural Gas Pipelines: To ensure sealing in high-pressure lines.
• Refineries: For maintenance and repair operations on critical lines.
• Power Plants: Flange maintenance in thermal, hydroelectric, and nuclear power plants.
• Chemical and Petrochemical Facilities: In pipelines carrying aggressive chemicals.
• Shipbuilding and Shipyards: For rapid maintenance in ship piping systems.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants: In large-diameter pipe connections.

In short, a field lathe is a critical maintenance tool in every industry where pipelines are used.