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Which tool expands a copper pipe edge into a cone shape to fit brass compression joints?

Which tool expands a copper pipe edge into a cone shape to fit brass compression joints?

Explanation

A flaring tool uses a precision-machined steel bar clamp and a conical screw press. It rolls out the edge of soft copper pipes to a perfect flare angle. This allows high-integrity seal-connections on DIY mini-split units without soldering.