What is hot wire foam cutters?
What is hot wire foam cutters? A Hot Wire Foam Cutter is a electrical cutting tool used to cut or handle polystyrene / styrofoam (EPS, XPS) foams and similar materials.
How long does a CNC foam cutter wire last?
Each Hot wire CNC foam cutter comes with a free cutting wire coil (100 g). Basic Hot wire CNC foam cutters come with the standard NiCr wire. Depending on the parameters the operator sets, this wire should last for app. 8-10 hours of work. It is inexpensive and is perfectly suitable for everyday applications.
What type of foam is best for CNC foam cutters?
There are two types of foam best suited for processing with the Hot wire CNC foam cutters: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is perhaps the most common in everyday life: this white foam can be seen in cups for hot beverages, refrigerators, insulation, packaging, etc. The foam plastic consists of 98% air and 2% polystyrene.
What size NiCr wire do I need for my foam cutter?
Depepnding on the width of the foam cutter (i.e. length of the cutting wire) we use NiCr wires of the following diameters: 0.15, 0.25, 0.40 and 0.60 mm. Each Hot wire CNC foam cutter comes with a free cutting wire coil (100 g).
What hot wire tools do you supply for foam sculpting?
We supply hot wire foam sculpting tools, a Crafter’s Hot Knife, two Pro Hot Knives, and a new Industrial Hot Knife. Our Freehand Router has a shapeable foam cutting hot wire. The foam Engraving tool is perfect for detailing your foam sculpture. You can quickly cut down your big blocks of foam with our 2-4 foot adjustable hot wire Bow Cutter.
Can you cut styrofoam with a wire cutter?
– Hot wire foam cutter cuts the styrofoam smooth and fast, seals the edges clean, and leaves no debris! You can cut the form board or foam block from any angle and craft into your desired shape. STRONG & DURABLE!
What kind of wire do you use for hot wire cutting?
This classic hot wire cutter has one of the most traditional designs, featuring a wire stretched over a bow, providing rigid, clean cuts and lots of possibilities for carving at different angles. The L-shaped rod and nichrome wire make cutting even more smooth.