SE-4PD

Overview

The BUG-O SE-4PD is a programmable dual-function elbow and saddle cutter designed for cutting saddles, offset cuts, laterals, miters, holes and custom shapes in pipe. It is a computer-controlled pipe cutting machine that reduces the need for manual templates, complex layouts and time-consuming calculations.

The SE-4PD provides dual programming capabilities. A dedicated pipe program is used for common pipe intersections such as saddle cuts, offset or hillside cuts, laterals, miters and holes, while a selectable shape program allows the operator to cut customized irregular shapes in pipe.

The machine can accommodate pipe sizes from 1″ to 12″ / 25 to 305 mm in diameter and is available for plasma or oxy-fuel cutting. It is designed to be fixed to a worktable and uses coordinated machine movement to support repeatable pipe profile cutting in fabrication, maintenance and production environments.

Recommended options and accessories

1. SEO-4570 Plasma Kit, 120 VAC: Plasma conversion kit for 120 VAC SE-4PD machines. Includes grounding brush and support, rotary grounding ring and voltage-specific contact relay.
2. SEO-4572 Plasma Kit, 240 VAC: Plasma conversion kit for 240 VAC SE-4PD machines.
3. Oxy-Fuel Kit: Enables the SE-4PD to be converted for oxy-fuel cutting. The kit includes oxygen hose nuts, fuel gas hose nut, hose nipples, hose clamps, hose assembly, manifold mounting hardware and solenoid-controlled manifold components.
4. 3-hose oxy-fuel cutting torch: Required when configuring the machine for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting oxygen is controlled automatically through the manifold with solenoid.
5. Plasma torch and power source: Required when configuring the machine for plasma cutting. The plasma configuration uses a rotary ground, contact relay and plasma torch holding clamp.
6. BUG-6050 Hand Held Terminal: Programming pendant used for cut selection, data entry and machine operation.
7. Windows-based programming software: Available for programming support, especially where custom shapes must be prepared, stored or repeated.
8. Cable support post: Supports gas hoses or plasma cable above the machine to reduce cable drag and interference during cutting.
9. Worktable mounting hardware: Required for fixing the SE-4PD securely to a worktable through the mounting holes in the machine legs.

Key points

• Programmable dual-function elbow and saddle cutter.
• Cuts saddles, offset cuts, laterals, miters, holes and custom pipe shapes.
• Dual programming capabilities: pipe program and selectable shape program.
• Eliminates the need for templates and complex manual layouts.
• Available for plasma or oxy-fuel cutting.
• Accommodates pipe sizes from 1″ to 12″ / 25 to 305 mm in diameter.
• Pipe weight capacity of 375 lb / 170 kg.
• Maximum overhang length of 15″ / 383 mm.
• Maximum overhang weight of 150 lb / 68 kg.
• Speed range of 0.2-3.7 rpm.
• Linear drive provides 15″ / 381 mm of work area travel.
• 3-jaw chuck for pipe holding.
• Mirror image switch.
• Main control panel with start/resume, stop/pause, reset, speed control and pendant connection.
• Plasma version uses rotary ground and contact relay.
• Oxy-fuel version uses manifold with solenoid to control cutting oxygen automatically.
• Designed to be fixed to a worktable.
• Made in USA.

Technical advantages

The main technical advantage of the BUG-O SE-4PD is its programmable dual-function capability. The machine can handle standard pipe intersection cuts through the pipe program and can also process customized irregular shapes through the selectable shape program. This allows one machine to cover both repeated standard pipe cuts and more specialised cutting requirements.

The pipe program simplifies common fabrication tasks. The operator can select the required cut type, enter the pipe dimensions and allow the machine to execute the programmed movement. This reduces the need for manual calculation, physical templates and layout work.

The shape program expands the machine’s capability beyond standard pipe intersections. Custom shapes can be built from line and arc segments, allowing irregular developed patterns to be cut on pipe surfaces when project geometry requires more than a standard saddle, lateral, miter or hole.

The SE-4PD is also process-flexible. In plasma configuration, the machine uses a rotary ground and contact relay to control the plasma torch automatically. In oxy-fuel configuration, it uses a 3-hose cutting torch and a quick-action manifold with solenoid to control cutting oxygen automatically.

The worktable-mounted format provides a stable production setup, while the 3-jaw chuck, linear drive, programming pendant and cable support system help create a more controlled, repeatable cutting workflow.

Applications

The BUG-O SE-4PD is designed for pipe fabrication operations where accurate, repeatable pipe profiles and openings are required. It is suitable for saddle cuts, offset or hillside cuts, lateral cuts, miter cuts, hole cuts and custom irregular pipe shapes.

Typical applications include pipe fabrication, process piping, industrial pipework, sprinkler pipe preparation, nozzle preparation, branch connections, pipe-to-pipe fit-up, fabrication workshops, industrial maintenance and production environments where template-free programmable cutting improves workflow.

The SE-4PD is especially useful where a company regularly cuts different pipe intersections and wants to reduce the time spent on manual layout, pattern development and freehand cutting correction.

Why choose SE-4PD

The SE-4PD is a strong choice for companies that need programmable pipe cutting without moving immediately to a larger, more complex pipe profiling system. It gives operators a practical platform for cutting standard intersections and custom shapes on pipe from 1″ to 12″ diameter.

For fabrication teams, the value is straightforward: fewer templates, faster setup, better repeatability and reduced dependence on manual layout skills. The machine is particularly useful when similar cut types need to be repeated across multiple pipe sections or when custom pipe shapes must be reproduced accurately.

The ability to choose plasma or oxy-fuel configuration also makes the SE-4PD commercially flexible. Buyers can select the cutting process that best matches their material, thickness, workshop equipment and production requirements.