Pipe beveling is the process where an angle is formed between the edge of the end of a pipe or tube and a plane perpendicular to the surface. A standard pipe bevel angle for welding is 37.5 degrees. Other angles and special forms such as J-Bevels can also be produced on the ends of pipe or tube using automatic beveling machines.
Beveling of pipe or tubing is most commonly used to prepare the ends for welding. It can also be used for deburring the cut ends for safety and aesthetic reasons.
Automatic pipe beveling offers a number of advantages of hand beveling, including:
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No more hand-grinding or torching of weld bevels
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Automated pipe beveling machines are many times faster than portable units
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Cycle normally in the 5-20 second range
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Safer than hand grinding
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Accurately machines weld bevel and faces pipe square
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Sturdy construction and quality materials for years of dependable service
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Pipe beveling machines have low operating costs
MSI offers four models of the ChamferMate line including The ChamferMate® Model C3A, The ChamferMate® Model C5A, The ChamferMate® Model C5H, and The ChamferMate® Model C8H. Each model offers various advantages and is best suited to particular environments or applications. However, generally our chamfering machines and pipe beveling machines offer:
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Machines available for ½" up to 8" pipe or tubing
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Adjustable cutter head quickly set with gauges
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Uses standard off-the-shelf carbide inserts. Tooling available for custom
angles and J-bevels
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Interchangeable grips for different size pipe or tubing
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Electronic variable-speed drive
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Heavy-duty spindle that rides on machine tool-type linear ball rails
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Totally enclosed cutting area
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Large chip drawer
MSI is located in Beaumont, TX and builds chamfering and pipe beveling machines, marking equipment, bar shears, nut assembly tables, cylindrical parts feeders, bolt cross drills, and bolt shortening tools and services an international customer base in a variety of industries.
