CUT1600S Series
Cut contours, models and 4-axis parts from EPS, XPS and EPP in-house
Compact 4-axis CNC hot wire cutting machine for workshops, model making, prototyping and sign making – from 2D cuts to twisted contours.
Cut EPS, XPS and EPP boards flexibly in-house
With the CUT1600S, you can produce contours, models and cut parts from EPS, XPS and EPP in-house – from one-off pieces and samples to prototypes and small batches. Instead of outsourcing each cut, you control the contour, material and timing yourself.
The CUT1600S Series is a 4-axis CNC hot wire cutting machine for EPS, XPS and EPP boards as well as small EPS blocks up to approximately 650 mm high.
Four CNC axes enable both standard 2D contours and tapered or twisted cuts. This makes the machine suitable for simple cuts as well as parts whose contour changes along their length.
During hot wire cutting, a heated wire separates the material thermally, without mechanical cutting forces. The material is neither displaced nor deformed during cutting and does not need to be clamped.
The two models, CUT1610S and CUT1610SV, differ mainly in their machine tables and available wire lengths. The best version depends on your parts and applications.
What tasks can it handle in my production?
The CUT1600S is designed for flexible in-house production of individual parts, samples and small batches.
Produce your own cut parts
With the CUT1600S, you bring cutting in-house. Contours and parts can be produced as needed without outsourcing.
Produce samples and individual parts
Dimensions and contours often change when producing samples, prototypes and one-off parts. New or revised drawings can be implemented and cut directly on the machine.
Produce small batches
Recurring parts can be produced again at any time using saved cutting programs. The CUT1600S is therefore also suitable for small batches of identical contours.
What can I produce?
With the CUT1600S, you can produce a wide range of parts and contours from boards and small blocks – from simple cuts to tapered or twisted 4-axis geometries.
Letters & logos
Contour-cut letters and logos made from XPS for advertising, exhibition stands and shopfitting.
Samples & prototypes
Individual parts, samples and prototypes made from EPS, XPS and EPP for development and sample production.
Model making & drones
Wings and components made from EPP for model aircraft and drones, including tapered and twisted 4-axis contours.
Which materials can I process?
The CUT1600S processes EPS (Styrofoam), XPS and EPP boards as well as small EPS blocks up to approximately 650 mm high.
EPS
EPS boards and small EPS blocks are particularly well suited to hot wire cutting. Simple cuts, profiles and contours as well as tapered and twisted 4-axis cuts are possible.
XPS
XPS boards can also be contour-cut, trimmed and cut to size. Their closed-cell structure produces clean, even cut surfaces.
EPP
EPP boards can be processed at densities of up to approximately 40 kg/m³. Typical applications include model making, wings and technical contours.
Small EPS blocks
In addition to boards, small EPS blocks up to approximately 650 mm high can be processed. They can be used to produce models, contours and boards of customized thickness.
How can I produce parts?
Depending on the cut required, you can place the material flat or upright on the machine table.
Cut material laid flat
For most cuts, place the material flat on the machine table, align it and start the CNC cutting program.
This produces profiles, letters, contours and other custom 2D cuts. Small blocks can be processed in the same way.
Hot wire cutting applies no mechanical cutting force: the cutting wire separates the material thermally. The material is not displaced during cutting and does not need to be clamped.
Cut boards upright
Boards can also be positioned vertically on the machine table. Several boards can be placed side by side and cut to the same contour in a single operation.
Because cutting involves no mechanical force, boards approximately 2 cm thick or thicker can stand on their own without clamping.
Practical tip: Thinner boards can easily be secured with a small piece of double-sided tape between the table and the board.
This method is particularly suitable for batch cutting identical parts.
Which machine should I choose?
Both the CUT1610S and CUT1610SV are 4-axis CNC hot wire cutting machines. The CUT1610S has a fixed wire length, while the CUT1610SV allows the wire length to be adjusted to the part.
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| Feature | CUT1610S | CUT1610SV |
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| Working area L × W | 1,280 × 1,250 mm | 1,280 × 1,250 mm |
| Working height | 680 mm | 680 mm |
| Wire length | 1,250 mm | 450–1,250 mm |
| Number of axes | 4 | 4 |
| Machine table | fixed | adjustable |
CUT1610S
The CUT1610S has a fixed machine table and a wire length of 1,250 mm.
We recommend the CUT1610S for customers who mainly make parallel cuts and only rarely, if ever, cut different contours on the two sides.
Typical applications include:
- Letters and logos
- Profiles and cut parts
- 2D contours
- Simple tapered contours
CUT1610SV
The CUT1610SV can do everything the CUT1610S can do, while its adjustable table and wire length provide much greater flexibility for 4-axis cutting.
The wire length can be adjusted individually to the part between 450 and 1,250 mm.
We recommend the CUT1610SV for customers who frequently make twisted cuts or regularly produce parts with different contours on the two sides.
Typical applications include:
- Wings and model-making components
- Tapered contours
- Twisted contours
- Parts with different contours on both sides
- Short parts that benefit from an adjusted wire length
The shorter wire stays tighter and follows the contour more precisely.
How fast can I cut?
The achievable cutting speed depends mainly on the material, its density and the wire temperature.
Typical cutting speeds are approximately 400–650 mm/min for EPS and 350–400 mm/min for XPS and EPP.
The limiting factors in hot wire cutting are primarily the wire and the material, not the machine: the heated wire melts through the material without mechanical contact.
Which cutting wire is used?
The CUT1600S Series uses our TiTA64 cutting wire with a diameter of 0.35 mm.
The CUT1600S Series uses our TiTA64 cutting wire with a diameter of 0.35 mm. Developed specifically for hot wire cutting, it is heat-resistant and highly resistant to breaking.
Tension springs compensate for the wire expanding as it heats up and keep it taut. Stiffer springs are used for parallel cuts, while softer springs are used for independent cuts with changes in wire length.
The cutting wire is a consumable and can be reordered from cnc-multitool in 50 m rolls.
How easy is it to operate?
Create a drawing, generate a machine program and start cutting – the workflow is straightforward and requires no specialized CNC programming skills.
Operation of CUT1600S Series machines is deliberately simple, even without prior CNC experience: draw, cut, done.
The process is always the same: create a drawing, generate the machine program and start the cut. The machine then completes the cutting process automatically.
If a cut is not right the first time, simply revise the drawing and cut again – without complicated programming at the machine.
What software is used?
Drawing, CAM and machine control software are used in the workflow, with the individual programs kept separate.
Create a drawing
First, create the contour in suitable drawing software or import an existing drawing.
Generate the machine program
The CAM software converts the drawing into the appropriate machine program for cutting.
Start the cut
Load the completed program into the machine software, prepare the cut and start it.
What happens if service is needed?
We provide direct support by phone, email or remote assistance. Many questions and problems can be resolved quickly this way.
CUT1600S Series machines are designed with easily accessible key components that customers can replace themselves after brief instructions.
We stock the necessary spare and wear parts and ship them promptly.
Machine features
CUT1600S Series machines are single-wire machines with a sturdy machine table and four CNC-controlled axes.
Sturdy steel machine table
The machine table is made of welded, powder-coated steel profiles.
The CUT1610S has a fixed machine table. On the CUT1610SV, the distance between the two machine sides can be adjusted.
The matching work surfaces for the machine table are included in delivery and provide a support surface for the material.
Four independently controlled CNC axes
The CUT1610S and CUT1610SV have four CNC-controlled cutting axes. Both ends of the cutting wire can move in parallel or independently.
Parallel movement produces standard 2D contours and straight cuts. Independent axis movement makes it possible to connect different contours on either side.
This also allows tapered and twisted 4-axis cuts.
Wire mounting with spring tension
The cutting wire is held between the cutting arms by mechanical spring tension and can be attached or removed without tools.
Different springs are used depending on the type of cut: stiffer springs for parallel cuts and softer springs for independent axis movements that change the wire length.
Electronics package
4-axis CNC controller: Controls the machine; CNC cutting programs are transferred from the Windows PC and executed. With the optional relay box, the cutting wire can also be switched on and off directly through the machine software.
Power supply with automatic current regulation: Supplies the cutting wire with the required power and keeps the heating output as consistent as possible when wire length changes.
Technical data
CUT1610S and CUT1610SV compared directly – working area, wire length, dimensions and equipment.
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| Model | CUT1610S | CUT1610SV |
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| Working area L × W | 1,280 × 1,250 mm | 1,280 × 1,250 mm |
| Working height | 680 mm | 680 mm |
| Wire length | 1,250 mm | adjustable, 450–1,250 mm |
| Number of axes | 4 | 4 |
| Drive type | Lead screw drive | Lead screw drive |
| Adjustable wire length | no | standard |
| Power supply | 110–220 VAC, 50–60 Hz | 110–220 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Footprint L × W | approx. 1,800 × 1,900 mm | approx. 1,950 × 1,920 mm |
| Machine height | 1,550 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Approx. machine weight | 150 kg | 160 kg |
| Technical data sheet | ||
| Price excl. VAT | 6.950,00 € | 8.450,00 € |
| Request a quote | Request a quote |
Scope of delivery
The CUT1600S is delivered in shipping-optimized assemblies, preassembled, adjusted and function-tested.
Included:
- CUT1610S or CUT1610SV CNC cutting machine
- 4-axis CNC controller
- Power supply for the cutting wire
- 1 cutting wire
- Wire tension springs
- Operating manual
- 12-month warranty
Required equipment
For operation, you need suitable machine software, CAM software and a Windows PC; suitable packages are available from cnc-multitool.
Machine software
The CUT1600S requires suitable CNC machine software. It controls the machine and executes the prepared cutting programs.
Any suitable machine software can be used.
We recommend our USB machine software package with Mach3 machine software and a USB controller. The package is delivered fully configured, with user interface screens optimized specifically for the CUT1600S.
CAM software
CAM software is required to create cutting programs. It converts existing CAD drawings into executable machine programs.
Any suitable CAM software can be used.
We recommend our own CAM software, styroCAM, developed specifically for CNC hot wire cutting.
Computer package
A Windows PC is required to operate the CUT1600S. You can use your own computer or order a ready-to-use computer package from us.
Our computer package includes a Windows PC, monitor, keyboard and mouse. The machine software is already installed and configured for the CUT1600S.
Options and accessories
The CUT1600S can be adapted to your workspace and application with a relay box, workstation console, replacement wire and optional enclosure.
Relay box
The optional relay box enables the cutting wire to be switched on and off directly via the machine software.
Wire heating is switched off automatically when the cutting program finishes. The operator therefore does not have to wait at the machine to switch off the cutting wire manually at the end of the cut.
The operator can attend to other tasks during cutting, saving valuable time in everyday production.
Workstation console
The optional workstation console houses the monitor, keyboard, mouse and PC directly at the machine.
This allows the operator to load and start cutting programs at the machine workstation.
The result is a compact, well-organized workstation with all important controls directly at the machine.
Cutting wire and springs
The CUT1600S cutting wire has a diameter of 0.35 mm and is available in 50 m rolls.
The wire has a long service life. In our experience, many customers use fewer than two rolls of cutting wire per year under normal operating conditions.
Changing the wire is simple and takes only about 2 minutes.
Replacement wire and suitable tension springs can be reordered from cnc-multitool at any time.
Enclosure with extraction connection
The CUT1610S is optionally available with a fully enclosed machine housing and an extraction connection.
The enclosure surrounds the working area. Any fumes generated can be extracted directly through the extraction connection.
Transparent doors provide a good view of the cutting process and easy access to the working area.
Important: The enclosure must be ordered together with the machine and cannot be installed later.
Installation and commissioning
The CUT1600S is designed for easy self-assembly and commissioning. The machine is already assembled, adjusted and function-tested at the factory.
For transport, the machine is delivered in a few assemblies. On site, only the machine table needs to be assembled, the machine aligned, and the controller and computer connected.
No special CNC knowledge is required.
An assembly video guides you step by step through assembly and commissioning. We also provide support by phone or remote assistance if needed.
Frequently asked questions
The most important questions about the CUT1600S Series – from materials and cutting options to software, equipment, maintenance and small-batch production.
Which materials can I cut?
A hot wire can cut EPS (expanded polystyrene), XPS (extruded polystyrene) and EPP.
Where can I buy the material?
We will gladly recommend suitable suppliers of EPS block material.
How clean is the cut?
Hot wire cutting produces smooth, clean cut surfaces that generally require no further finishing.
How wide is the kerf?
The kerf is approximately 1–2 mm and is compensated for by the CAM software when generating the cutting program.
Does cutting produce dust?
Hot wire cutting produces no dust because the material is melted rather than sawn.
How noisy is the machine?
The machine operates almost silently; only the axis drives can be heard faintly during operation.
Can I cut three-dimensional parts?
Yes, the four CNC axes can cut tapered and twisted contours, such as wings for model aircraft.
Can I cut several parts in one operation?
Yes, you can process multiple contours in one cutting program or cut multiple boards to the same contour at the same time.
Do I need CNC experience?
No, CNC experience is not required; basic computer skills are sufficient.
How much maintenance does the machine need?
The machine requires little maintenance; the lead screws need occasional lubrication, and wear parts are replaced as required.
Can I get spare and wear parts?
Yes, spare and wear parts are available directly from cnc-multitool.
Does the workshop need ventilation?
Yes, hot wire cutting can produce fumes that must be removed through suitable ventilation, for example an open window.
How often does the cutting wire need replacement?
The cutting wire has a long service life and is replaced as needed, depending on use and wear.
Is the CUT1600S suitable for batch production?
Yes, the CUT1600S Series is suited to individual parts and small batches; for higher production volumes, we recommend our larger machine series.
See the CUT1600S Series live
Test the CUT1600S at cnc-multitool in Ilmenau – you're welcome to bring your own material.
Visit us in Ilmenau for a demonstration of the CUT1600S Series. We will show you the CNC hot wire cutting machine in operation and explain the differences between the CUT1610S and CUT1610SV.
Bring your own material and cut it during the demonstration – you can see immediately whether the machine suits your application.
We will also advise you on the required controller, computer and CAM equipment.
Available at short notice – all components in stock, delivery time approximately 2–3 weeks.
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