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Tubing cutter

A tool used to sever the production tubing when it cannot be retrieved normally (i.e., stuck). Mechanical cutters use rotating blades, while chemical or jet cutters use explosives/chemicals.

Cutting the tubing allows the free portion to be pulled, converting the operation into a fishing job for the remaining stuck section.

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