CPC B23D 45/12 (2013.01) [B23D 59/001 (2013.01); B23D 59/006 (2013.01); B23D 59/007 (2013.01)] | 32 Claims |
1. A pipe fabrication assembly including a plunge guide assembly for use with a pipe fabrication tool having a rotary blade, and a clamping system, the plunge guide assembly comprising:
an alignment plate affixed to one of the pipe fabrication tool and the clamping system;
a guide affixed to the other of the pipe fabrication tool and the clamping system;
wherein one of the guide and the alignment plate includes a pin, and the other of the guide and the alignment plate includes a ready-position bore;
wherein upon attaching the pipe fabrication tool to the clamping system, the alignment plate is engaged with the guide by positioning of the pin in the ready-position bore;
wherein the alignment plate defines an entry slot providing access to the ready-position bore.
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