What is a hot wire foam
cutter?
In this kind of Foam cutter a thin metal wire is used which is
then heated to a certain degree of temperature. The machine is then run through
the flexible foam to get the desired shape. This machine is mainly used in manufacturing
plants for mass production.
What is an abrasive
wire foam cutter?
Here a roughened wire is used that cuts through the foam
instead of heating or melting it. The wire works on a similar fashion like that
of a hot wire. The only difference is that it does not require any kind of
heating. On the contrary the wire is twisted in such a style that it will leave
punch holes in the foam so that one can cut through it with the help of a
knife.
Why use a hot wire foam
cutter?
This Foam Cutting Machine is not suitable for any thick foam. In
fact they are used for cutting through Styrofoam as they don’t face much
difficulty is passing through the foam. As a hot wire is used, one does not
have to worry about any dust.
Why use an abrasive
wire foam cutter?
They are the best foam cutter as they can easily cut through any foam irrespective of the
density. Although some dust is left behind, but then you can decide on the
abrasive nature of the foam thereby ensuring how much dust will be left behind.
What is a CNC abrasive
wire foam cutter?
A CNC abrasive wire foam cutter is similar to that of a normal
foam cutter. The only difference being, the prior one is controlled by a
computer in order to cut through the foam.
Which is the better
foam cutter out of the entire lot?
This entire depends on your use and need. Each foam cutter is
sued for a specific purpose hence it is not possible to select any single one.
