What kind of wire do you use for a hot wire foam cutter?
NiChrome Wire
NiChrome Wire (NiCr) is the optimal cutting wire choice for Foam cutting equipment for a variety of reasons, but particularly because it is resistant against corrosion and oxidation at very high temperature.
How many volts do I need for a foam cutter?
12 volts is probably sufficient for up to a couple of feet. 24 is preferred for big stuff. (You need the same amps either way, but more volts for longer wires. You can finesse this a bit by using very thin wire, but people seem to prefer 16- or 18-gauge stainless steel.
What is the size of wire to use in a foam cutter?
16 gauge to 11 gauge is used for foam cutters to cut shapes such as molding because they are stiff enough to hold a shape rather than being straight. A 12″ piece of 14 gauge nichrome wire requires only 1.9 volts but almost 12 amps. Larger diameter wires are also used for very long cutters such as 8 or 10 feet.
How hot does a hot wire foam cutter get?
Q: What temperature do the Hot Knives work at? A: Our tools are designed to cut EPS (polystyrene) foam, which melts at 180 degrees Fahrenheit/82 degrees Celsius. The 4″ Hot Knife blade that is in contact with the foam is about 194-212 degrees Fahrenheit/90-100 degrees Celsius.
How many amps is a hot wire foam cutter?
How many watts do I need for a foam cutter?
That works out to about . 63 watts per inch.
What is the hot wire foam factory original scroll table?
The Hot Wire Foam Factory Original Scroll Table features a 9.75″ high cutting clearance, and comes with four (4) long-life cutting wires and a single temperature, plug-in-the-wall power supply. The tool starts cutting immediately and cuts continuously without overheating.
What is a hot wire foam cutting table?
The Hot Wire Foam Factory Original Scroll Table is the go-to hot wire foam cutting table for making Styrofoam models, 3D foam letters, numbers, signs, cylinders, cones, custom foam shapes and more. Get ultimate control and unmatched precision with the sturdy base and fine cutting wire.
What can you make with a foam cutting table?
Fast accurate foam cutting made easy. The go-to hot wire foam cutting table for making styrofoam models, 3D foam letters, numbers, signs, cylinders, cones, cake dummies, custom styrofoam shapes and more. Get ultimate control and unmatched precision with the sturdy base and fine cutting wire.
What tools do you use to cut styrofoam?
. Cooltop Hot Wire Foam Cutter kit,18W Styrofoam Knife Cutter Electric Hot Wire Foam Cutting Tool, Heated Foam Carving Knife Kit with Cleaning Pen… . . . .