There are several different types of tube cut-off machines available. Tubes can be parted to length by roller cutter or carbide blade cut-off.

The roller cutter is generally used for thin wall tubing, where a square end finish is not required. Roller cutting slightly deforms the cut end due to pushing the metal rather than cutting it.



Tube cut-off machines featuring carbide blades are generally accepted where a smoothly finished, square end is required.

There are two types of blade cut-off machines available. The first is a machine where the cutting head is stationary and the material rotates. The second involves rotating the cutting head while the material is stationary.

A machine that rotates the material is generally referred to as a "cut-off lathe".

A machine that rotates the tools is generally referred to as a "rotating head cut-off machine".


Because rotating head tube cut-off machines offer the advantage of not rotating the material, tube straightness is not a concern. Also, OD and ID chamfering may be done on both ends of the cut-off part asit is held stationary. This eliminates additional part handling or a second operation, helping to control customers' costs.

Bardons & Oliver is a leading producer of cut-off machines. Our customers know they can count onour expertise to deliver the machinery they need on time and on budget.

Contact us now to put our tube cut-off machines to work for you.