Information on this page is drawn from "Sheetmetal Worker: Introduction of Wack Pipe Cutter" published by intel
NOTE: Request for permission pending.
Task
Cutting pipe is part of the job.
Exposure
When cutting pipe with a Porta band saw, the worker is exposed to vibration and forceful exertion due to the need to hold and guide the saw.
Intervention
In this instance, the work was being conducted in a cut shop where a work bench was available allowing for a Wack pipe cutter to be bolted to the bench surface at a good height supporting neutral posture. This took the tool out of the hand of the worker removing exposure to vibration and forceful exertion. This tool also provides a more precise, smooth cut.
Materials
There are many brands of this type of saw and the average cost is approximately $2500.00 for a generic and as much as $4,500.00 for a name brand.
The hard way with a porta-band saw
The Wack pipe cutter
Left end is smooth having been cut with Wack pipe cutter. The right end was cut with a Porta band saw and requires filing off the burrs.
