Plasma cutter for oil field pipe?

[T>D>C]

Anyone use a plasma cutter for cutting oilfield pipe? Any better than a torch? I have been using a metal chop saw with perfect cuts, just slow.

Thanks,

[MAC702]

What is the condition of the pipe? Plasma cutters are like MIG welding in that they really like clean material.

[T>D>C]

MAC702 my MIG welder loves it. Some of the pipe has a scale on the inside that causes a blow out with the cutting torch.

Some of the reviews talk about some plasma cutters better for rough material than others. I’ve just never touched one before. I am hoping the high air pressure will blow through it.

[MAC702]

I can't speak for the pipe, but I loved my plasma cutter. I keep looking for an excuse to get another one. But I mostly did A36 plate with it, from 24-ga to 1/4".

[Hunter55]

What size pipe are You usually cutting. I have used my plasma cutter on unclean material , especially 2 3/8 oil field pipe, without issue.

[Sberry]

Bang on it with a 4# hammer first.