CUT2000S
Cut EPS blocks. Boards made from EPS, XPS, EPP.
4 CNC axes. One cutting wire. More height. More possibilities.
From block straight to the job
The CUT2000S processes whole EPS blocks and cuts from them exactly the board or block section you need for your job.
Need 70 mm, cut 70 mm. Need 80 mm, cut 80 mm. This way you are not dependent on available standard boards, you reduce stock and material waste and produce as needed.
From the cut intermediate product you produce your part directly - for example letters, profiles, contours, samples or model-making parts.
1,080 mm working height. Four CNC axes. One cutting wire.
What tasks can it handle in my production?
The CUT2000S is designed to flexibly produce individual parts, samples and small batches in-house - from whole EPS blocks as well as from boards.
Produce in-house instead of buying in
With the CUT2000S, you move your cutting into your own production. Contours, letters and parts are produced directly as needed - without outsourcing and without long waiting times.
Samples and individual parts
With samples, prototypes and one-off parts, dimensions and contours change frequently. You implement revised drawings immediately and then cut them directly on the machine.
Small batches
Recurring parts can be called up again at any time via saved cutting programs. This means the CUT2000S also reliably covers small batches with consistent contours.
What can I produce?
Whether boards or whole blocks: from EPS, XPS and EPP, the CUT2000S produces, among other things:
Letters & Logos
Contour-cut letters and logos made from XPS - also in large formats - for advertising, exhibition stands and shopfitting.
Samples & Prototypes
Samples, prototypes and individual parts made from EPS, XPS and EPP for development, design and sampling.
Model Making & Drones
Wings and components made from EPP for model aircraft and drones - with tapered and twisted 4-axis profiles.
Profiles & Boards
Profiles, 2D contours and cut parts made from EPS, XPS and EPP - to size, to contour and from whole blocks.
Which materials can I process?
The CUT2000S processes whole EPS blocks as well as boards made from EPS, XPS and EPP.
EPS blocks
The CUT2000S accepts whole EPS blocks up to 1,250 × 1,050 × 1,250 mm (W × H × L). The block serves as the starting material for boards and custom parts.
Boards
In addition to blocks, the CUT2000S processes standard boards made from EPS, XPS and EPP - common formats up to 1,250 × 600 mm. Material thicknesses are usually available up to 200 mm.
EPS (Styrofoam) and XPS (Styrodur) are suitable for profiles, letters, logos, contours and models. EPP is used, for example, for model making, wings and packaging parts.
How can I produce parts?
The CUT2000S processes whole EPS blocks and boards. Depending on the job, you first cut an intermediate product from the block or work the block directly.
Cut boards from the block
From an EPS block you cut exactly the board thickness and format you need for your job. This creates your intermediate product directly from the raw block.
Cut contours directly from the block
The block can also be used directly as the workpiece. With up to 1,250 mm of wire length, you cut profiles, contours and formed parts directly from the block.
Several identical or different contours can be arranged in one block and cut one after another. Once started, the machine runs the program on its own.
Work boards
Existing boards made from EPS, XPS or EPP are laid flat on the machine table or positioned upright. From these you cut 2D contours.
Positioned upright, you cut the same contour from several boards in a single operation - handy for recurring parts and small batches.
Tapered and twisted 4-axis cuts
When the four CNC axes are guided separately for the left and right sides of the wire, each wire end follows its own contour. This is how the CUT2000S cuts tapered and twisted 4-axis shapes whose cross-section changes along their length - such as wing profiles for model making and drones or tapered formed parts from board and block.
Cut bodies of revolution
With the optional rotary table, the workpiece is rotated under CNC control during cutting. This makes it possible to produce rotationally symmetrical and round parts.
Wire movement and rotation are programmed in the CAM software and run automatically.
Which machine should I choose?
The CUT2100S and CUT2510S work on the same principle. The difference lies in the machine table: fixed on the CUT2100S (wire length 1,250 mm), adjustable on the CUT2510S. With the adjustable table you set the wire length (400-1,250 mm) to the width of your raw material.
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| Model | CUT2100S | CUT2510S |
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| Machine table | fixed | adjustable |
| Wire length | 1,250 mm | 400-1,250 mm |
| Working area L × W | 1,280 × 1,250 mm | 1,280 × 1,250 mm |
| Working height | 1,080 mm | 1,080 mm |
| Number of axes | 4 | 4 |
| Number of wires | 1 | 1 |
This pays off above all with short, heavily twisted parts such as wings: a shorter free wire length stays tighter, follows the contour more precisely and makes cuts possible that a long wire cannot achieve. For XPS cutting too, the short wire ensures clean edges. Both models are available on request with a 2,000 mm wire length.
How fast can I cut?
How fast you can cut depends on the material and material density.
For EPS, around 400-650 mm/min is typical, for XPS and EPP about 350-400 mm/min.
The limiting factors in hot wire cutting are primarily the wire and the material, not the machine: the heated wire melts through the workpiece entirely without mechanical contact.
Which cutting wire is used?
We use our TiTA64 cutting wire (0.35 or 0.40 mm) - developed specifically for hot wire cutting, heat-resistant and resistant to breaking.
Tension springs keep the wire taut as it heats up and compensate for its change in length. Stiff springs are used for parallel cuts, and soft springs for independent cuts with changes in wire length.
Wire and springs are wear parts and can be reordered from us directly at any time.
How easy is it to operate?
The CUT2000S is deliberately easy to operate - even without CNC experience.
Draw, cut, done
The process is always the same: create a drawing, convert it into a machine program, start the cut - the machine does the rest on its own.
If a cut is not right the first time, simply change the drawing and cut again - without complicated reprogramming at the machine.
No special CNC programming skills are needed; new employees are quickly trained.
What software is used?
The path to the cut runs through three software building blocks: drawing, CAM and machine software. Which drawing and CAM software you use is up to you.
Drawing software
You draw contours, profiles, letters and custom geometries in a vector or CAD software. For freeform 2D contours we recommend CorelDRAW, and for dimensionally accurate drawings any 2D or 3D CAD software. Suitable formats are DXF, DWG and PLT.
CAM software for custom contours
The CAM software converts the drawing into a machine program (ISO G-code) for 2D and 4-axis cuts. Our own solution is called styroCAM.
Machine software
You load the completed ISO G-code program into the machine software; it is passed to the 4-axis CNC controller via the USB controller. For this we use Mach3 - included in the required USB machine software package, not in the machine's base scope. The choice is yours: any other suitable machine software is equally possible.
What happens if service is needed?
If service is needed, we are there for you directly - by phone, email or remote assistance. Most issues are resolved quickly this way.
The CUT2000S is designed for easy maintenance: important parts are easily accessible and can be replaced yourself after brief instructions. We keep spare parts in stock and ship them promptly.
Machine features
The CUT2000S comes in two versions. The CUT2100S has a fixed machine table, the CUT2510S an adjustable machine table with adjustable wire length.
Fixed machine table - CUT2100S
The CUT2100S comes as standard with a fixed machine table including a work surface.
It provides a defined support for boards and blocks and makes aligning the material in the working area easy.
The fixed machine width results in a wire length of 1,250 mm.
Adjustable machine table - CUT2510S
The CUT2510S is equipped as standard with an adjustable machine table.
The distance between the two machine sides is adjustable. This lets you flexibly adapt the wire length between 400 and 1,250 mm to different material widths and cutting tasks.
Four independently controlled CNC axes
The CUT2100S and CUT2510S have four CNC-controlled cutting axes. The two ends of the cutting wire move in parallel or independently of each other.
Guided in parallel, they produce classic 2D contours and straight cuts. Guided independently, the two wire ends - left and right - produce different contours.
This also makes tapered and twisted 4-axis cuts possible.
Wire mounting with spring tension
The cutting wire is tensioned mechanically between the cutting arms by springs.
It can be attached and removed without tools. Depending on the type of cut, you use different springs:
- 2 stiff springs for parallel cuts
- 2 soft springs for independent cuts with changes in wire length
Electronics package
4-axis CNC controller: It controls the machine; the cutting programs come from the Windows PC and are executed. With the optional relay box, you can also switch the cutting wire on and off directly from the machine software.
Power supply with automatic current regulation: It supplies the necessary power and keeps the heating output largely constant even when the wire length changes.
Technical data
CUT2100S and CUT2510S compared directly - working area, wire length, dimensions and equipment.
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| Model | CUT2100S | CUT2510S |
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| Working area L × W | 1,280 × 1,250 mm | 1,280 × 1,250 mm |
| Working height | 1,080 mm | 1,080 mm |
| Wire length | 1,250 mm |
adjustable, 400-1,250 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. 1,920 × 1,940 mm |
| Machine height | 2,000 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Approx. machine weight | 180 kg | 175 kg |
| Technical data sheet | ||
| Price excl. VAT | 8.450,00 € | 9.850,00 € |
| Request a quote | Request a quote |
Scope of delivery
Every CUT2000S is assembled, adjusted and function-tested at our factory and delivered in shipping-optimized assemblies. On site, you only assemble the machine table, align the machine and connect the electronics.
Included:
- CUT2100S or CUT2510S 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
The USB software package connects the Windows PC and CNC controller and runs the cutting programs.
USB machine software package
It includes the Mach3 machine software and the USB controller. The user interface is optimized for hot wire cutting and fully preconfigured.
CAM software
You need a CAM software for the cutting programs - for example our styroCAM.
Computer package
The machine is operated via a Windows PC. On request, we supply a ready-to-use computer package.
This includes a PC, monitor, keyboard and mouse - the machine software is already installed and set up.
Options and accessories
With the right accessories, you equip the CUT2000S for your production.
Relay box
The optional relay box is connected to the machine controller and the wire power supply and switches the cutting wire on and off automatically by software command.
This allows wire switching to be integrated directly into the program sequence.
Workstation console
The optional workstation console brings the monitor, keyboard and mouse directly to the machine.
On request, the controller and power supply also move into the console - for a compact, tidy workstation.
Cutting wire and springs
Cutting wire is a consumable and can be changed quickly and without tools when needed.
It lasts a very long time in normal operation - many customers use less than 100 metres per year.
Changing it takes about 2 minutes. Replacement wire and suitable springs are available as accessories.
Rotary table
With the optional rotary table, the material is rotated during cutting. This makes it possible to produce rotationally symmetrical and round parts.
The rotary table is driven by the CNC controller and can be integrated directly into the program sequence.
You create the matching cutting programs for wire and rotation with our CAM software styroCAM.
Installation and commissioning
The CUT2000S is prepared for easy self-assembly. No prior CNC knowledge is required.
You only assemble the machine table and connect the controller and computer - everything else is plug-and-play.
A video guides you step by step through assembly. If you have questions, we also help by phone or remote assistance.
Frequently asked questions
The most important questions about the CUT2000S Series - from materials and cutting options to software, equipment, maintenance and series production.
Which materials can I cut?
The CUT2000S processes EPS, XPS and EPP.
Where can I buy the material?
You can get suitable material directly from us - or we will recommend a suitable supplier near you.
How clean is the cut?
The hot wire melts its way through and seals the edge smoothly as it goes. Finishing is usually unnecessary - the parts are ready to use straight away.
Does the material need to be clamped?
Hot wire cutting is force-free: the wire melts through the material without contact and without any cutting pressure. Blocks and boards therefore do not need to be elaborately clamped. From about 20 mm thick, most boards stand on their own; thinner ones can be secured if needed with a piece of double-sided tape.
How wide is the kerf?
The kerf is approximately 1-2 mm and can be adjusted directly at the machine via the wire temperature. In the CAM software you specify the desired kerf; it compensates for it automatically so that your parts stay dimensionally accurate.
Does cutting produce dust?
Hot wire cutting produces no dust: the material is melted, not sawn.
How noisy is the machine?
Almost silent - at most you hear the quiet hum of the axis drives. The cutting itself is practically noiseless.
Can I cut three-dimensional parts?
Yes. The left and right axis units work independently so that the wire follows different contours at each end - this produces tapered and twisted shapes such as wings. Freely modelled 3D surfaces as in milling are, however, not possible with hot wire cutting.
Can I cut several parts in one operation?
Yes. You arrange several parts in one drawing and cut them one after another in a single program. You can also place several boards side by side and cut them together - this saves time and makes optimal use of the working area.
Do I need CNC experience?
No. Anyone who can draw a contour on a computer can work with the CUT2000S - the path from drawing to cut is deliberately simple.
How much maintenance does the machine need?
Very little. The main wear parts are the cutting wire and tension springs. The lead screws of the axes should be greased occasionally - otherwise the machine needs no special care.
Can I get spare and wear parts?
Yes. Wear and spare parts such as cutting wire and springs are available from us directly at any time.
Does the workshop need ventilation?
Light fumes can be produced during cutting. Depending on the material, room size and duration of use, adequate ventilation is therefore required. If this cannot be ensured, the machine can be ordered optionally with an enclosure and extraction connection - available only together with the machine and not retrofittable.
How often does the cutting wire need to be replaced?
The wire has a long service life; how often it is replaced depends on the material and use. Changing it takes only a few simple steps.
Is the CUT2000S suitable for series production?
The CUT2000S is suited to individual parts, recurring cuts and smaller batches from boards and blocks. For continuously high volumes and industrial series production, our larger production machines are designed.
See the CUT2000S Series live
Experience the CUT2000S Series at a demonstration in Ilmenau. We will show you the CNC hot wire cutting machine in operation and explain the differences between the CUT2100S and CUT2510S.
Feel free to bring your own material and cut it directly on site - that way you can see immediately whether the machine suits your application.
We will also advise you on the right controller, computer and CAM equipment.
Available at short notice - all components in stock, delivery time approx. 2-3 weeks.
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