The DEWALT Electrical Cable Cutting Tool (DCE150) is capable of cutting a full range of copper and aluminum cable up to 750 MCM Cu/1000 MCM Al. A hardened steel cutting blade provides long life, can be self-serviced, and is replaceable; a convenience for working in the field. A bright LED light helps to illuminate the cutting area and inline forward/reverse switch offers quick and convenient one-handed operation. This tool also includes an attachment point and a shoulder strap for convenience when transporting around the jobsite. Wire and cable cutters are tools that have been designed to properly cut either wire or cable with minimal damage to the insulation or internal conductors of the wire or cable. Having a clean cut on a wire or cable can improve the quality of an electrical connection.
Diagonal cutters are designed for crimping or wedging cable apart to allow precision cuts. They provide a diagonal cut and are commonly used on soft copper or aluminium electrical conductors. Wire cutting machines may be designed to cut wire, cables, glass optical fiber, insulated cable, Kevlar, copper tubing, and many other materials. Wire cutting machines are automatic or semi-automatic machines that provide precise cutting of wire and cables. Diagonal pliers (also known as wire cutters, diagonal cutting pliers, diagonal cutters, side cutters, dikes or Nippy cutters) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire (they are generally not used to grab or turn anything).
The wire cutting machine works by sending a current between the wire and the workpiece, causing millions of sparks to fly. Therefore, this sparking generates heat, about 15,000 degrees Fahrenheit—enough to melt away microscopic bits of the workpiece, creating fine cuts and intricate shapes. Cable strippers are easy and efficient use making them ideal for commercial and domestic use. The strippers can be used on a range of cable sizes depending on the make and model. Some cable strippers also include a blade for cutting and crimping. Wire strippers can be categorized into two types: manual wire strippers and automatic wire strippers. A manual wire stripper is considered the most versatile; to use it, the user needs to manually rotate it while applying pressure around the insulation in order to cut or adjust the wires.
