Abstract: A system is disclosed to use a first rotary milling head to break or cut the bond of a heat transfer fin base to a boiler tube, thereby removing the heat transfer fins from the boiler tube, and a second rotary milling head to bevel the exposed end of the boiler tube, thereby facilitating the more efficient repair of the boiler tube.

Abstract: A system is disclosed to use a rotary milling head to break or cut the bond of a heat transfer fin base to a boiler tube, thereby removing the heat transfer fins from the boiler tube to facilitate the more efficient repair of the boiler tube.

Abstract: An end prep tool is mounted in substantial alignment with a theoretical center of a pipe and used to prepare an end of a pipe, for example, by boring and/or cutting the end of the pipe. A tool centering and mounting system comprises a clamp cage and a tool mounting member having an inner cylindrical surface. A centering tool is mounted to the tool mounting member and used to adjust the tool mounting member until substantially aligned with the theoretical center of the pipe. The end prep tool comprises a tool feed assembly that moves a cutting tool radially with respect to the axis of rotation and axially according to a predefined cutting profile.

Abstract: An end prep tool is mounted in substantial alignment with a theoretical center of a pipe and used to prepare an end of a pipe, for example, by boring and/or cutting the end of the pipe. A tool centering and mounting system comprises a clamp cage and a tool mounting member having an inner cylindrical surface. A centering tool is mounted to the tool mounting member and used to adjust the tool mounting member until substantially aligned with the theoretical center of the pipe. The end prep tool comprises a tool feed assembly that moves a cutting tool radially with respect to the axis of rotation and axially according to a predefined cutting profile.

Abstract: An end finishing tool includes a mandrel with a plurality of ribs at its distal end; an actuator longitudinally moveable in a first direction relative to the mandrel for moving the ribs radially outwardly in the installation mode to grip the inner surface of a conduit to be finished and in a second opposite direction for enabling the ribs to move radially inwardly in the extraction mode; an actuator driver threadably engaged with the actuator for driving the actuator in the first and second directions and a clamp release device for arresting movement of the actuator driver in the extraction mode for compelling the actuator to move in the second direction for enabling the ribs to move radially inwardly and release the inner surface of the conduit.

Abstract: A pipe cutting system includes an annular pipe encircling band member with parallel edge surfaces for encircling the pipe to be cut, releasable structure for securing the band member in pipe encircling configuration, and structure for spacing the edge surfaces of the band from the outer surface of the pipe. A carriage assembly includes two pairs of opposed spaced guide members for engaging opposed edges of the band and providing stable guidance of the carriage assembly around the pipe and structure for fixedly mounting a cutting tool on the carriage assembly. The cutting tool assembly is secured to the carriage assembly for movement relative to the pipe, preferably about a pivot axis parallel to the axis of the pipe, and includes a drive motor, a manual motor control, and a cutter disc coupled to the drive motor and adapted to be driven in rotation by the drive motor in response to the manual motor control.

Abstract: Boiler tube repair apparatus includes elongated guide rail structure for securing to a boiler tube panel adjacent a desired cut region, and three tool assemblies for mounting on the guide rail structure. Each tool assembly includes carriage structure with guide structure for engaging the guide rail structure and support structure on which a tube machining tool is mounted and that defines a tool movement axis dedicated to and coordinated with that tool. Each machining tool includes a drive motor, a manual motor control, a drive shaft and a machining member such as a cutter disc or head.

Abstract: Boiler tube repair apparatus includes elongated guide rail structure for securing to a boiler tube panel adjacent a desired cut region, and three tool assemblies for mounting on the guide rail structure. Each tool assembly includes carriage structure with guide structure for engaging the guide rail structure and support structure on which a tube machining tool is mounted and that defines a tool movement axis dedicated to and coordinated with that tool. Each machining tool includes a drive motor, a manual motor control, a drive shaft and a machining member such as a cutter disc or head.

Abstract: Boiler tube panel removal apparatus includes elongated guide rail structure for securing to a boiler tube panel adjacent a desired cut region, and a cutting tool assembly for mounting on the guide rail structure. The cutting tool assembly includes a support carriage with spaced guide structure for engaging the guide rail structure, main pivot structure secured to the support carriage having a pivot axis extending transversely to the guide rail structure, secondary pivot structure secured to the support carriage, and plunge cut link structure mounted on the secondary pivot structure. A cutting tool that is mounted on the main pivot includes a drive motor, a manual motor control, a drive shaft and a tube cutter disc mounted on the drive shaft. Manual operation of the plunge cut link structure rotates the cutting tool about the main pivot axis in plunge cutting action through a panel of tubes adjacent the guide rail structure.