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[[File:Cut-50 01.jpg|250px|thumb|CUT-50 Plasma Cutter]] The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a tool that can cut sheet metals using a jet of super-heated plasma in a way similar to a laser-cutter cuts through plastics. Using an electrical supply similar to a welder and a jet of high pressure air supplied by the [[tools/compressor|compressor]] it melts a thin channel through the metal and sprays the molten metal out the far side of the sheet. Although this tool uses a technology similar to a welder it produces a much smaller heated zone and far less UV light so while it is still a tool that requires skill and knowledge to use safely, [[Tools/plasma/induction|induction]] is recommended but not required. It's normally stored underin the metalworking desk in drawer B3B, the spares for it are in the shelves above the desk in the north-west corner of the workshop. The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a 50A plasma metal cutting system that can cut steel up to 8mm thick. It can cut aluminium, brass, and stainless steel as well but additional safety equipment is needed.