Hot Wire Cutter
A hot wire cutter is a tool used to cut polystyrene foam. The device consists of a thin, taut metal wire, often made of nichrome alloy, which is heated via electrical resistance to approximately 200°C. As the wire is passed through the material to Design Futures cut, the heat from the wire vaporises the material upon contact.
A hot wire cutter is a tool used to cut polystyrene foam. The device consists of a thin, taut metal wire, often made of nichrome alloy, which is heated via electrical resistance to approximately 200°C. As the wire is passed through the material to Design Futures cut, the heat from the wire vaporises the material upon contact.
Required Badge
Suitable Materials
- Foam
- XPS Foam
Process
- Cutting
Machine Locations
| Makerspace | Facility | Make | Model | Work area | Number of machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Futures Lab | Light Activity Space | Ironcore | H44 | 840x610x300mm (LxWxH) | 6 |