Pipe cutting die is generally _____.

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Pipe dies

Most of the G.I. pipes that plumbers install are threaded at both ends.
The pipes are available in lengths of 6 meter and it will be necessary to cut the pipe to the required length and thread it.
The threads on G.I. pipes and fittings for water supply systems are the standard pipe threads.
External pipe threads are cut by pipe dies available in sizes from 1/4" to 4".
The dies is generally split into two equal half.
The dies must be sharp so that they will cut metal rather than push it around.
Dies which push the metal around instead of cutting freely.