Radial press

A radial press with at least six base jaws (8), which are disposed uniformly and concentrically around a press axis (X), and which can be moved by means of a drive unit radially toward the press axis (X) and away from it, wherein the base jaws (8) are respectively provided on the radial inside with a contact face (9) as well as with mechanical retaining means for press jaws that can be mounted exchangeably on them, wherein a cutting tool (11) having the features described below is received in the tool mounting space bounded on the outside by the base jaws (8):

• the cutting tool (11) comprises a plurality of cutting attachments (12) mounted respectively on a base jaw (8);
• the cutting attachments (12) respectively comprise a base structure (13) and at least one of them further comprises a cutting structure (14);
• the base structure (13) respectively has a bracing face (15) bearing on the contact face (9) of the associated base jaw (8) as well as at least one engaging element cooperating with the mechanical retaining means of the associated base jaw (8);
• the at least one cutting structure (14) protrudes toward the press axis (X) from the associated base structure (13) and has a cutting edge (20) facing away from the bracing face (15) of the associated base structure (13);
• wherein the cutting tool (11) has linear guide elements (21), which guide two base structures (13) disposed diametrically opposite one another relative to one another with relative movability (B) perpendicular to the press axis (X).