Cut the metal tubing.

Cutting should include the following steps:

• Assemble tools and equipment.
• Measure and mark the length to be cut.
• Place the tubing cutter wheel on the mark where the tubing is to be cut.
• Tighten the blade against the tubing.
• Rotate the blade around the tube until the cutter rolls free.
• Tighten and roll until the tube is cut.
• Ream the cut ends to remove burrs, using appropriate PPE. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the principal parts of the tubing cutter?
• Why must the cut ends be reamed when cutting metal tubing?