Materials:
Material sheet sizes – 400mm x 200mm – this is the recommended maximum size as it allows for you to move your material around on the machine surface
Maximum material thickness – 190mm – this will change given you angle if you choose to utilise this part of the hot wire cutter
Materials suitable for hot wire cutting & sculpting:
- Polystyrene foam
- Polyethylene foam
Hot Wire Fixed Cutting & Sculpting:
Put the top switch to the right (for cutting) and the bottom switch to the right (showing fixed cutting)
Place the material on the machine surface near the heating wire
Ensure you have the correct PPE on for using the machine
Place the material on the machine surface
Press down on the foot pedal to heat the cutting wire for use – keeping your foot down to prevent any material sticking to the hot wire
The extraction system and wearing a suitable filtered mask will prevent dangerous fume inhalation
For longer cuts, it can be useful to break down the cut into sections as this can prevent the wire getting stuck
NOTE: The angle of the cut can be changed by removing the bottom locking screw and moving it to one of 4 pre-set positions. Put the locking screw back in to secure it in place for cutting.
{pic – angles in relation to holes}
Hot Wire Freehand Sculpting:
Put the top switch to the right (for cutting) and bottom switch to left (for freehand sculpting)
Place the material on the machines surface
Ensure you have a hat proof mat to the side allowing you to rest the freehand sculpting tool
The sculpting tool is stored to the left-hand side of the machine
Remove the sculpting tool from its holder while it is cold
Use the foot pedal to heat the sculpting tool wire
For longer cuts, it can be useful to break down the cut into sections as this can prevent the wire getting stuck
Once finished, let the freehand sculpting tool cool fully before placing it back into the holder on the left-hand side of the machine