- Compatible with all Edwards Ironworkers.
- Contact Edwards for custom dies to match your project.
- Easily interchangeable attachment to maximize your Ironworker's capabilities.
- Make clean 90° saddle joint connections quickly and easily.
What our Experts Think
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Essential Pipe Notcher Attachment — the EDWARDS Pipe Notcher Housing (ED9‑AC0925) lets you create clean 90° saddle joints in pipe without hours of cutting and grinding.
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Compatible Across Edwards Ironworkers — works with a broad range of Edwards models (from 25 T up to 120 T and Elite series), making it a flexible shop upgrade.
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Simple, Time‑Saving Operation — place the pipe in the bump‑die housing and notch quickly and precisely every time — dies sold separately.
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Maximizes Machine Versatility — easily interchangeable attachment expands your ironworker’s capability for fabrication and structural work.
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Supports Custom Options — contact Edwards for custom or schedule‑specific dies to match unique pipe sizes and projects.
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Heavy‑Duty, Shop‑Ready Build — rugged construction suited for regular use in fabrication and metalworking environments.
Q&A
Q1: What is the ED9‑AC0925 Pipe Notcher Housing?
A: A pipe notcher housing attachment for Edwards ironworkers that lets you cut clean saddle joints in pipe or tubing quickly and accurately, eliminating much of the cutting and grinding normally required.
Q2: How does it work?
A: You place the pipe into the bump‑die housing, and the attachment aligns and supports the pipe so you can cut a precise 90° saddle for joints used in frames, roll cages, and pipe assemblies.
Q3: What tools or dies are needed?
A: The housing itself includes the fixture only — notches are formed using separate pipe notcher dies, which are sold separately or can be custom‑made to match your pipe schedule or tube size.
Q4: What machines is it compatible with?
A: Designed to fit Edwards Ironworkers across many tonnages (25 T–120 T, 2013 and newer as well as older models) in any open tooling station.
Q5: What are the main benefits?
A: Speeds up fabrication by reducing manual cutting and grinding, improves joint quality and alignment, and lets you create consistent saddle cuts quickly.
Q6: What size and weight is it?
A: Compact housing with approximate dimensions around 11″×7″×5″ and weighing ~21 lbs — easy to install and position on your ironworker.
Q7: Is it suitable for industrial use?
A: Yes — built for rugged workshop environments where repeated notching of pipe and tube is required.
Q8: How does it improve workflow?
A: Reduces set‑up and finishing time for pipe joints, standardizes notches, and increases throughput compared to manual methods.
Q9: Can you cut different pipe schedules?
A: Yes — by using the appropriate dies or by ordering custom dies from Edwards to match specific pipe schedules or tube wall thicknesses.
Q10: What’s the main advantage of this attachment?
A: Adds pipe saddle cutting capability to your ironworker without needing a separate notching saw — saving time, effort, and improving joint fit‑up quality.
Maintenance Tips
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Clean After Use: Remove metal chips, shavings, and dust from the housing and guide surfaces to prevent buildup and maintain smooth pipe seating.
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Inspect for Wear & Damage: Check check the housing body, alignment guides, and mounting points for cracks, dents, or deformation — especially after heavy use.
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Lubricate Moving Contacts: Apply light oil to any guide edges, pivot points, and clamp interfaces to reduce friction and prolong service life.
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Verify Alignment: After installation or adjustments, ensure the pipe notcher housing is square and properly aligned with the cutter or ironworker punch station for accurate notch cuts.
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Secure Fasteners: Periodically tighten bolts, screws, and mounting hardware so the housing stays rigid under load.
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Prevent Corrosion: Store in a dry, ventilated area and apply a thin rust inhibitor to exposed steel surfaces when idle.
