A portable gas cutting machine is a compact, mechanised carriage that carries a gas cutting torch. Instead of cutting freehand, the machine controls the travel speed and path along a track or around a pipe, helping you produce straighter, more consistent cuts and bevels with less effort.
Both are portable gas cutting machines, but each performs a different type of work: plate cutting versus pipe cutting.
COMET portable gas cutting machines are associated with fabrication shops, maintenance and shutdown work, construction, pipe spool fabrication, and general industrial cutting. They are ideal anywhere you need repeatable straight cuts, bevels, or accurate pipe cuts, without setting up an extensive CNC system.
These machines typically perform oxy/fuel cutting of carbon steel. The actual thickness range depends on the size of your cutting nozzle, the type of gas used, the gas pressure, and the travel speed. Always refer to the cutting data for your cutting zozzles, and follow the recommended settings for the material thickness.
COMET portable gas cutting machines are designed for oxy/fuel cutting processes, such as oxy-acetylene or oxy-LPG, when used with suitable torches, nozzles, and gas equipment. Always check the product documentation and site requirements, and ensure that regulators, hoses, and flashback arrestors have the correct rating for the gas you are using.
Yes — the torches supplied with COMET portable gas cutting machines are designed to suit COMET high-speed cutting nozzles (such as Type 41 and Type 44). Using genuine COMET cutting nozzles and compatible gas equipment helps you achieve better cut quality and reliability.
COMET portable gas cutting machines are compact and designed for easy movement around the workshop or between jobs. With their robust construction and simple controls, they are well-suited for site use, provided you have a stable work area, an appropriate gas supply, and strict adherence to site safety procedures.
Make minor adjustments until you achieve a smooth cut face and consistent slag flow.
Basic maintenance includes keeping the track or chain clean, checking drive wheels and gears for wear, inspecting hoses and connections for leaks, and keeping the torch head and cutting nozzle in good condition. Follow the maintenance schedule in the product manual and replace worn consumables promptly.
Refer to the product instructions and your workplace safety requirements before operating any portable gas cutting machine.
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