Hot wire CNC foam cutters for cutting polystyrene foam in industrial and small business environments. European-made EPS, XPS cutting machines.
We offer several machines for cutting foams like EPS (expanded polystyrene), XPS (extruded polystyrene, styrofoam) and Depron (extruded polystyrene). In this comparison chart, you can find our computer-controlled hotwire foam cutters.
| ThermoCut Easy | ThermoCut Pro | ThermoCut Pro MW15 | ThermoCut NG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foamboard size (length x height) [cm] | 60-125 x 60-100 * | 60-300 x 60-120 * | 60-300 x 60-120 * | 240 x 120 * |
| cutting thickness [cm] | max. 30-150 * | max. 60-300 * | max. 60-300 * | max. 150 * |
| cutting speed [cm/min] | 20-60 | 20-60 | 20-60 | 20-60 |
| space required | medium | medium - very large | large | medium - large |
| graphical drawing software | no | no | no | no |
| cutting software | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| wire diameter [mm] | 0.25 long lifetime |
0.25 long lifetime |
0.25 long lifetime |
0.25 long lifetime |
| number of wires | 1 | 1 | max. 15 | 1 |
| construction | aluminium profiles | aluminium profiles | aluminium profiles | rigid aluminium |
| drive | strong tooth belt | strong tooth belt | strong tooth belt | rack and pinion |
| input file formats | HP-GL, DXF, 3D RAW | HP-GL, DXF, 3D RAW | HP-GL, DXF, 3D RAW | HP-GL, DXF, 3D RAW |
| warranty | 1 year | 1+4 years | 1+4 years | 1+4 year |
| features | ||||
| turntable / lathe function | optional * | optional/yes* | optional * | 90 cm turntable |
| shapeable wire | no | optional /yes* | no | no |
| perspective cutting (independent motion of wire ends) |
no | yes | no | yes |
| wire tensioning | spring-loaded | spring-loaded option: aut. mechanical |
spring-loaded | automatic mechanical |
| recommended usage | ||||
| low and medium volume | professional | professional, series production | industrial, series production | |
| decoration, foam letters, stucco trims, mouldings | decoration, foam letters, stucco trims, mouldings, solids of revolution, sculptures, etc. |
stucco trims, mouldings | flat roof insulation | |
* depends on the type of machine