The ridgid quick acting tubing cutter is fitted with a cutting wheel specifically designed to cut pe pipe the cutter is fitted with an ergonomic x cel knob that makes cutting tubing quicker and easier it has a quick acting design with an i beam construction featuring hardened surfaces and thrust bearing slide assemblies for smooth operation and increased working life the x cel wheel pin allows you to change your cutter wheel quickly using the new ball detent design no tools needed and no lost cl