Tube end notching tool
PND-54
PND-54 notches and dimples the branch tube end before insertion into the formed collar. It helps set insertion depth and maintain the joint flow area.
T-DRILL · Collaring
ND-54Manual branch tube end preparation.
ND-54 notches and dimples the branch tube end before insertion into the formed collar. It helps set insertion depth and maintain the joint flow area.
Selection, implementation and support in Poland — TARGA.
From workpiece to process
Applications for ND-54
An addition to the process of forming tees for brazing. The notch fits the branch end to the run tube interior, while two dimples set depth and support assembly inspection. The tool is operated manually and needs no external power supply.
How does the process work?
Size
Select the correct tool position.
End preparation
Notch and form dimples on both sides of the tube.
Assembly
Insert the branch into the collar and check seating before brazing.
Working range
Specifications and selection conditions
| Operations | End notching and depth / inspection dimples |
|---|---|
| Tool sizes | 12; 14–16; 18; 22; 28; 35; 42; 54 mm — available sizes, not continuous adjustment |
| Materials | Copper, aluminium, CuNi — subject to tool and wall thickness selection |
| Drive | Manual |
| Supply | No external power supply |
Configuration
Equipment selected for production
Insert sizes and locating components are selected for the customer’s tubes. For unusual wall thicknesses or sizes, end preparation capability is confirmed first.
Machine and workpiece
Manufacturer resources
Manufacturer product page · EN ↗
Need documentation for a specific configuration? Tell us about your workpiece so we can select the relevant materials.
Request documentation →What do we need for selection?
Provide the material, diameters, wall thicknesses and joint type. Identify the required sizes and number of ends to prepare.
Before you choose
Does ND-54 form the branch in the run tube?
No. It prepares the branch tube end that will be inserted into a collar formed with a separate T-DRILL tool.
How do ND-54 and PND-54 differ?
ND-54 is a manual tool. PND-54 is a pneumatically driven workstation requiring compressed air.
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