The snap cutter is used to cut which pipe material?

The snap cutter is used to cut which pipe material?

• A. cast iron piping
• B. PVC piping
• C. copper piping
• D. steel piping

Answer: (A)

Snap cutters are designed to cut cast iron pipe. Cast iron is rigid and brittle, so wrapping the tool around the pipe and tightening it creates a clean break with a sharp edge, without the need for sawing. PVC, copper, and steel require different tools or cutting methods: PVC is best cut with a PVC cutter or hand saw, copper with a tubing cutter that scores as it tightens, and steel with a hacksaw, reciprocating saw, or a specialized steel pipe cutter. This makes the snap cutter the best choice for cast iron piping.

Snap cutters are designed to cut cast iron pipe. Cast iron is rigid and brittle, so wrapping the tool around the pipe and tightening it creates a clean break with a sharp edge, without the need for sawing. PVC, copper, and steel require different tools or cutting methods: PVC is best cut with a PVC cutter or hand saw, copper with a tubing cutter that scores as it tightens, and steel with a hacksaw, reciprocating saw, or a specialized steel pipe cutter. This makes the snap cutter the best choice for cast iron piping.