Hot Wire Cutter
The hot wire cutter is used for cutting and shaping styrofoam. In the Maker Lab we have a Hot Wire Foam Factory hand tool kit and table.
Quick Reference
Training Required: Basic Training
Materials: Styrofoam
Tools Included:
- 24" Table with Fence
- Freehand Router
- Sculpting Tool
- Hot Knife
- Engraver
Material Fees: We have some small sheets of styrofoam available for free.
Common Terminology: Sculpting Tool and Freehand Router-Tools for freehand scroll cutting, sculpting, and carving. Precision and Long Engraving Tools- Tools for sculpting, shaping, holes, writing, drawing, imprinting, and more. Hot Knife- Tools for cutting in any direction with fast and clean precision. (Information from the manual.)
PDF Links
Hot Wire Foam Factory Instructions
Video Links
Manufacturer Information
Sample Projects
Custom storage Inserts for safely storing and transporting components for an RC Boat. The styrofoam inserts have multiple layers allowing for the boat to be stored in the bottom and the smaller components stored on top. |