or similar heavy-duty stand, to prevent any movement during the cut.

The pipe must be firmly held, often using a Ridgid Chain Vise Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

After the machine pass, a "land"—a small flat edge—is often maintained to prevent burn-through during the root pass. Any remaining burrs are removed with a deburring tool to ensure a clean surface. Why Beveling Matters

. This tool uses a hand-cranked chain drive to travel around the pipe’s circumference, guiding a cutting torch with steady precision. The demonstration typically follows these critical steps:

, the operator removes material in a single pass. Professional tools like the Esco Terminator MILLHOG®

even feature trackers that adjust for variations in the pipe's wall thickness to maintain a consistent edge.