FIELD: metallurgy. SUBSTANCE: workpieces are made in the form of rings; deformed so that thicknesses of their walls are reduced and their diameter is increased, and then, their ends are butt welded till a pipe is obtained. Deformation of rings with wall thicknes reduction is performed by rolling on a ring-rolling mill or by forging on a mandrel using forging equipment. Radial texture is preserved throughout he pipe length.