Mactech Clamshell Lathes are portable pipe cutting machines for in-situ precision cutting and beveling of all pipe sizes, schedules and materials. Our line covers wide range of pipe sizes from 2″ to 110″ OD. The clamshells lathes are designed so that minimal radial and axial clearance is required for easy installation on in-line pipe.

Clamshell Lathe – Pipe Cutter & Pipe Beveler

Mactech offers portable pipe cutting machines to the oil and gas, power generation, shipbuilding and other industries that provide spark free, precision cuts and weld preps. Unlike other competitive cold cutters our lathes have more bearings making it the most versatile machine in the industry to cut and bevel pipe, re-machine flanges, machine shafts and more.

Known as clamshell lathes, split frame cutters, or cold cutting machines in the industry, our portable pipe cutting machines are for in situ precision cutting and beveling of all pipe sizes, schedules and materials. Our line covers a wide range of pipe sizes from 2″ to 110″ OD and are designed so that minimal radial and axial clearance are required for easy installation on in-line closed loop pipe.

Included Accessories

  • In-Line air, right angle air, or hydraulic drive
  • Air Caddy with inline lubricator and filter
  • Complete set of Tool Blocks & Slides
  • Locator pad set to cover entire range
  • All required hand tools
  • Gang box for machine storage
  • Operating manual with parts list

A variety of attachments and accessories are available to utilize the versatility of our industry leading clamshell lathes.

Special Accessory Options Include:

  • Counterbore Module
  • Single Point Module
  • Axial Feed Weld Overlay Removal Module
  • Roto Mill
  • Mini Roto Mill
  • Plate and Deck Cutter
  • Hole Saw Swivel Mill

Please call us at 1-800-328-1488 or fill out our contact form below for more information about our portable clamshell lathes

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