A pipe factory is a manufacturing facility that produces pipes used in various industries such as construction, plumbing, oil and gas, water supply, and sewage systems. The factory typically operates with specialized machinery and processes to create pipes from different materials, including:

1. Materials Used
Metal Pipes: Steel, iron, aluminum, and copper.
Plastic Pipes: PVC, HDPE, PPR, and CPVC.
Concrete Pipes: Reinforced concrete pipes for drainage and sewer systems.
Composite Pipes: Made from a combination of materials like fiberglass and resins.
2. Production Processes
Casting & Molding: Used for metal and plastic pipes.
Extrusion: Common for plastic pipes, where heated material is pushed through a mold.
Welding & Seamless Forming: Used for steel pipes, including Electric Resistance Welding (ERW) and seamless pipe manufacturing.
Curing & Coating: Pipes may be galvanized, painted, or coated with protective layers to prevent corrosion.
Testing & Quality Control: Pipes undergo pressure tests, X-ray inspections, and other quality checks.
3. Equipment & Machinery
Extruders (for plastic pipes)
Welding and forming machines (for metal pipes)
Molds and kilns (for concrete pipes)
Cutting, threading, and finishing machines
Testing and inspection systems
4. Applications
Water supply and sewage systems
Oil and gas pipelines
HVAC systems
Structural applications in buildings and bridges
Irrigation and agricultural use