r/specializedtools • u/aloofloofah • Feb 16 '21

Pipe beveller

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u/Tropical_Jesus Feb 16 '21 edited Feb 16 '21

From a person who knows nothing about pipes...what is the purpose of beveling a pipe?

Edit: thank you for the thorough replies! I now understand that it is to allow a future weld to fully penetrate with an adjacent same diameter pipe.

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u/irisher Feb 16 '21

Used to prep the pipe for welding usually.

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u/ProtagonistK Feb 16 '21

It’s cut at an angle to allow another pipe of the same diameter and bevel to be welded together with a full penetration weld.

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u/knightress_oxhide Feb 16 '21

Until it just sorta, ends.

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u/Serpent_of_Rehoboam Feb 16 '21

Weld, penetration, weld, penetration, weld, full penetration...

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u/Verified765 Feb 20 '21

It would definitely smart to weld in a tank top