Abrasive (water/sand) Cutting
Efficient and precise cuts in hard materials (steel / concrete). Long range remote systems. No vibration propagation in structure. Even cutting speed throughout the cut. Typical applications include: above and below water, removal of crane pedestal, temporary steel, object connected to housing module, multi-string wells and tanks.
Diamond Wire Cutting
Effective cuts with guaranteed cut verification. Guide system adapted to scaffolding for easier installation. Can cut multiple objects at once. Typical applications include: above and below water, decommissioning, coarse dimensions with intricate design, material mixtures in cuts (car length = 20min.), dams, temporary steel and tanks.
Mechanical Cutting
Split Frame: Two-part pipe cutters / bevel machines. Many brands to choose from. The most efficient and precise method for cutting / beveling pipes up to 48". Remote controlled solutions available. Typical applications include: above and below water, all types of pipe cutting / beveling, piping in general, single wall well and piles.
Saws: Automatic bayonet and guillotine saws. Several brands / types available. Chain, magnetic and vacuum attachment. Extremely fast clamping and little requirement for a cordoned off area, as well as several saws can be used simultaneously within a smaller area. HSE friendly when auto-feeding is used. Typical applications include: H-beams and square profiles, thin-walled steel (up to 20mm thickness), small tubes in carbon steel and titanium (Grade 2).
IKM Testing offers most cutting methods:
• Abrasive Cutting (water / sand)
• Diamond Wire Cutting
• Split Frame / Pipe Cutting
• Bayonet sawing
• Guillotine sawing