Copper, metal and plastic tubings are used HVAC and HVACR requiring the use of cutting and bending tools.
The ends of tubings must be flared or grooved to provide for splicing together lengths of tubing.
The cutter is useful with softer tubings that might crimp under the force of hacksaw..
Some cuts may leave small burrs on the edge of the tubing that will have to be deburred with reamer or small file.
During the cutting and during the inspection of the cut afterwards, it will be important to make sure no filings have fallen into the tubing.
The accurate bending of tubing is integral to professional install of equipment.
in stretch of tubing must be done so that the destination is reached and the fitting is installed accurately.
The rule for bending is that the minimum radius for bend is between 5-10 times the diameter of the tubing..
The spring may be used inside the tubing or outside depending on the diameters being bent.
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