End preparation tool for pre-insulated tubing

A tool for preparing an end of a pre-insulated tubing bundle, the pre-insulated tubing bundle having a central tube having a diameter and an outer insulation covering have a diameter, the tool comprising:

• a body having first and second body sections joined to one another and movable between an open position and a closed position, the body sections, when joined to one another define a circular central opening, the circular central opening having a diameter about equal to the diameter of the outer insulation covering;
• a cutting blade positioned in one of the first and second section sections extending inwardly of the circular central opening a distance equal to one-half of a difference between the diameter of the outer insulation covering and the diameter of the central tube;
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• a blade cylindrical guard having a slit extending about a curvature of the guard to receive the blade is configured for positioning in the circular central opening and is enclosed by the tool in the closed position.