A Diamond Wire Cutting Machine (DWCM) is a hydraulically activated machine used for cutting subsea structures of any size, shape or composition. Here are some examples.
To achieve the cutting action a continues loop of diamond wire is mounted on a number of pulleys, one or more being driven. Between two of the pulleys there is a large span of wire that performs the cutting as it comes into contact with the target material until the cut is complete, DWCM basic hydraulic functions are the wire drive, wire feed, clamp and wire tensioners.