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{{Equipment page
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| toolname = Plasma cutter
| toolname = Plasma cutter
| model = Powercut 1500
| model = ESAB Powercut 1500
| serial = ??
| serial = ??
| owner = William
| owner = William
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| certification = Must be certified
| certification = Must be certified
| id = 51
| id = 51
| itemphoto = [[File:Plasma_Cutter_Yellow.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
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[[Category:Metalworking tools]]
[[Category:Metalworking tools]]
== Out of Service! ==
This tool has been up on the pallet racking near the metal area for some years, as legends say that the torch is worn out and/or damaged, and this machine's power requirements are incompatible with the bay supply / typical usage.


==Usage Notes==
==Usage Notes==


* Cuts metal via plasma arc
*Cuts metal via plasma arc
* Eye protection must be worn at all times, (welding helmet or oxy/ace goggles suffice)
*Eye protection must be worn at all times, (welding helmet or oxy/ace goggles suffice)
* Leather gloves/sleeves required
*Leather gloves/sleeves required
* Place workpiece on a raised surface, do not cut flush against floor or workbench
*Place workpiece on a raised surface, do not cut flush against floor or workbench
* Attach grounding clamp, ensure good contact (no paint)
*Attach grounding clamp, ensure good contact (no paint)
* Set cutting power & air pressure according to workpiece thickness
*Set cutting power & air pressure according to workpiece thickness
* NEVER cut without air supply at sufficient pressure, requires airflow for cooling
*NEVER cut without air supply at sufficient pressure, requires airflow for cooling
* DO NOT make contact with tip to workplace, this melts the tip.
*DO NOT make contact with tip to workplace, this melts the tip.
* Tips gradually wear out, are consumable.  
*Tips gradually wear out, are consumable.


==Specs==
==Specs==


* 3ph input
*3ph input
* 20-90A output
*20-90A output
* Requires high volume compressed air supply
*Requires high volume compressed air supply
 
== Documentation ==
 
* [https://data2.manualslib.com/cpdf/17/81/8096/583ec1.pdf Manual (PDF)]