FW1000H Series
For contours, profiles, and molded parts from single boards
Solidly built, precise in detail – for fine profiles and intricate contours from stone wool, PU, PUR, PIR, XPS, or EPP
optional 2,000 / 2,500 mm
Cut contours and profiles from single boards
The FW1000H Series is a CNC Fastwire cutting machine for processing single boards made of stone and glass wool, EPP, XPS, as well as open- and closed-cell foams.
From a single board it produces 2D contours, profiles, and technical cut parts – precise and repeatable, from a single piece to a recurring series. As a full-fledged production machine, it processes boards up to 600 mm material thickness.
Like all Fastwire machines, it works abrasively: a rough, fast-rotating continuous wire saws its way mechanically through the material without heat input and reaches speeds of nearly 300 km/h.
What can I produce?
Window insulation profiles
Contour-cut insulation profiles from non-crosslinked PE foam for window and connection areas.
Packaging
Custom packaging parts and protective elements from EPP following the component or product contour.
Board cut-to-size
Cut XPS boards to the required dimensions and custom formats.
Contour parts
Custom 2D contours and cut parts from stone wool and glass wool based on an existing drawing.
Which materials can I process?
Boards
The FW1000H processes a variety of foam and insulation boards. Typical materials are PE, EPE, PP, EPP, PU, PUR, PIR, XPS, as well as stone and glass wool.
Most of these materials are supplied as standard board stock. Typical formats are 1,250 × 600 mm (L × W) or longer with the same width. These boards can be processed on any machine in the FW1000H Series.
Small blocks
In addition, the FW1000H can also process small material blocks up to 600 mm high.
From these you can produce, for example, insulation shells, cushioning parts, or boards in custom thicknesses.
How can I produce?
The FW1000H Series can process boards lying flat or standing upright. Which working method is used depends on the desired cut.
For production runs that mainly process EPS (Styrofoam), our hot-wire cutting machines are the specialized solution.
Cutting boards lying flat
The board is placed flat on the machine table, aligned, and then cut with CNC precision.
This produces profiles, insulation parts, packaging parts, or other custom 2D cut parts from boards.
It can also process thick boards up to 600 mm high, which in practice corresponds to small material blocks.
Heavy boards remain securely on the machine table during the cutting process thanks to their own weight and do not need to be fixed in place additionally.
Light boards, on the other hand, can be displaced by the cutting wire and must be fixed in place. Depending on the material, various fixing options are available for this.
For boards that are difficult to fix in place or for series production, the FW1000H can be equipped with a vacuum table that securely holds the material on the table during the cut.
Cutting boards standing upright
Boards are positioned vertically on the machine table and securely fixed with the board holder.
This way, the same contour can be cut from several upright boards in a single operation. How many boards can be processed at the same time depends on the board thickness and the selected working width of the machine.
This working method is particularly suited to series production of identical components, for example packaging inserts, bead fillers, fire-protection strips, or technical cut parts.
Which machine should I choose?
The most important difference between the FW1112H, FW1120H, and FW1130H is the length of the machine table. Standard boards measuring 1,250 × 600 mm (L × W) can be processed on all machines in the FW1000H Series.
The standard working width is 1,250 mm. For larger boards or components, an optional 2,000 mm or 2,500 mm working width is available.
As a rule, the working width should always be chosen as small as possible. As the working width increases, cut quality and possible cutting speed can decrease. If a large working width is only rarely needed, it unnecessarily limits the machine in daily use.
| FW1112H | FW1120H | FW1130H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working area L × W | 1,250 × 1,250 mm | 2,000 × 1,250 mm | 3,000 × 1,250 mm |
| Working height | 600 mm | 600 mm | 600 mm |
| Footprint L × W | 3,000 × 2,300 mm | 4,400 × 2,300 mm | 6,400 × 2,300 mm |
How fast can I cut?
The material determines the cutting speed
How fast you can cut depends on material, density, contour, and cutting wire and cannot be stated as a blanket figure.
For reliable values, we are happy to carry out sample cuts with your material in our sample production.
Which cutting wire is used?
The FW1000H works with a fast-rotating cutting wire that cuts the material mechanically and without heat input.
The cutting wire consists of several cores around which another wire is wound. Depending on the material, different windings are used to achieve the best possible cut quality and cutting speed.
The cutting wire used has a diameter of 1.3 to 1.6 mm.
Which software is used?
A CNC machine is only as good as its software – it determines how quickly and easily jobs can be prepared. Good software saves time and money in day-to-day production.
The operation is deliberately kept simple: the operator loads the prepared cutting file, positions the material, and starts the cut – the machine handles the rest of the cutting sequence automatically.
CAM software for custom contours
A CAM software translates a CAD drawing (DXF or DWG) into a machine program that is loaded and cut on the machine.
With us, CAD, CAM, and machine software are separate – you can use any suitable CAM software. Our own, cloud-based styroCAM Fastwire is included for the first year.
Machine plugin for simple cuts
For simple cuts – rectangular contours, cutouts, or miter cuts – a plugin is available directly at the machine, with no CAD or CAM at all.
The operator enters dimensions and travel movements directly; the machine travels the path and then stops automatically.
What happens in a service case?
In a service case, you receive support directly from cnc-multitool – by phone, email, or remote maintenance, so many questions can be resolved immediately.
Important components are easily accessible and quick to replace; if needed, a service technician comes on site. The goal is always to keep downtime as short as possible.
Machine features
The design of the FW1000H Series is built for reliable work in daily production operation. This includes a sturdy steel construction, a powerful wire drive, and operating and safety systems tailored to everyday production.
Sturdy steel construction
The machine frame and work table are made of welded and painted steel profiles. The sturdy construction forms the basis for smooth machine operation and repeatable cutting results.
The open machine table is easily accessible and allows the board material to be placed, aligned, and removed with ease.
Powerful cutting wire motor
The rotating cutting wire is driven by a strong 4 kW three-phase motor. This makes it possible to cut even firm, high-density foam and insulation materials without the wire losing speed under load.
The wire speed is controlled directly via the machine software and adapted to the respective material.
Pneumatic wire tension with wire-break shutoff
The cutting wire is tensioned pneumatically during operation. The constant tension prevents sagging and vibration – a prerequisite for clean, smooth cut surfaces without grooves.
If the wire is damaged or an unexpected event occurs in the wire run, the machine stops automatically. After a check or wire change, the program resumes at the stopping point.
Enclosed cutting arms with dust extraction ports
Abrasive cutting produces dust depending on the material, which must be extracted. For this, the cutting arms are enclosed and prepared with two 100 mm dust extraction ports.
You can use a dust extraction system offered by us or a suitable external dust extraction.
Control PC package
The computer system, together with the machine software and controller, forms the operating environment of the FW1000H. It is delivered ready to operate with a current Windows Pro license – computer, interfaces, and software are matched to one another.
All computer systems from cnc-multitool feature a second SSD as a backup drive.
Dust-protected control desk directly at the machine
The control desk sits directly at the FW1000H and is designed to be dust-protected for the production environment. Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the controls are arranged at a fixed workstation.
This gives the operator the machine, software, and production documents right where they are needed – and control of the cutting process from the workstation at the machine.
Technical data
The most important technical data of the three machine variants in a direct comparison.
| Feature | FW1112H | FW1120H | FW1130H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working area L × W | 1,250 × 1,250 mm | 2,000 × 1,250 mm | 3,000 × 1,250 mm |
| Working height | 600 mm | 600 mm | 600 mm |
| Cutting wire speed | up to 300 km/h | up to 300 km/h | up to 300 km/h |
| Power supply | 400 VAC, 50–60 Hz | 400 VAC, 50–60 Hz | 400 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Footprint L × W | 3,000 × 2,300 mm | 4,400 × 2,300 mm | 6,400 × 2,300 mm |
| Machine height | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Machine weight approx. | 450 kg | 650 kg | 850 kg |
| Technical data sheet | |||
| Price excl. VAT | 39.950,00 € | 42.850,00 € | 47.650,00 € |
| Request quote | Request quote | Request quote |
Scope of delivery
The FW1000H Series is delivered as a ready-to-operate CNC Fastwire cutting machine. The machine, controller, and basic software are already included.
Included are:
- FW1000H CNC Fastwire cutting machine
- Machine controller
- Control PC package
- Machine software
- Machine plugin
- styroCAM Fastwire (included for the first year)
- Dust-protected control desk
- 12 months warranty
Required equipment
Dust extraction
Fastwire cutting produces saw dust depending on the material and cutting wire. For production operation, a suitable dust extraction is therefore required.
The dust extraction can be obtained from us to match the machine or provided by the customer.
A correctly integrated dust extraction can be switched on and off via the machine software.
Safety guard
A suitable safety guard is required for machine operation.
Depending on the setup and production environment, this may consist of a safety fence and safety light barriers.
The safety guard can be ordered from us as well or implemented by the customer in accordance with the applicable safety regulations.
Options and accessories
Vacuum table
For light boards or boards that are difficult to fix in place, the FW1000H Series can be equipped with a vacuum table.
The material is held securely on the machine table during the cutting process. With suitable materials, this makes it possible to do without additional mechanical fastenings.
The vacuum table makes setting up the machine easier, especially for series production and frequent material changes.
Board holder
For processing boards positioned upright, the FW1000H Series can be equipped with a board holder.
The holding fixture securely fixes the board material in a vertical position.
This makes it possible to position several boards side by side and cut them with the same contour in a single operation.
Installation and commissioning
You usually commission the FW1000H yourself – for this we provide you with documentation and videos and support you via remote service if needed.
On request, our technicians take over installation and commissioning directly at your site – set up, connected, tested, and handed over ready to operate.
Software and application training is possible at cnc-multitool, at your site, or online via TeamViewer.
Frequently asked questions
Which materials can I cut with the FW1000H?
The FW1000H processes PE, EPE, PP, EPP, PU, PUR, PIR, XPS, as well as stone and glass wool.
What is the difference between the FW1112H, FW1120H, and FW1130H?
The difference lies in the available material length: 1,250, 2,000, or 3,000 mm.
Which working widths are available for the FW1000H?
The standard is 1,250 mm, with optional 2,000 or 2,500 mm available.
Can I cut EPS (Styrofoam) on the FW1000H?
For EPS (Styrofoam) we recommend our hot-wire cutting machines – they are specialized in this material.
Can I cut boards lying flat and standing upright?
Yes. Boards can be processed lying flat or standing upright.
Can I also cut thick boards or small material blocks?
Yes. The maximum material height is 600 mm.
Do I need CAM software?
For custom contours, yes. Simple cuts can be created via the machine plugin.
Which CAM software is delivered with the machine?
styroCAM Fastwire is included for the first year.
What happens if the wire breaks?
The machine stops automatically. The cut can then be resumed.
Does the FW1000H need compressed air?
Yes. 6 bar of compressed air is required.
Do I need a dust extraction?
Yes. A suitable dust extraction is required.
Is a safety guard needed?
Yes. A suitable safety guard is required.
When does a vacuum table make sense?
For light boards or boards that are difficult to fix in place.
What is the board holder needed for?
For fixing boards positioned upright.
Can I test my own material before buying?
Yes. Sample cuts with your material are possible at our facility in Ilmenau.
Experience the FW1000H live
Would you like to see how foam and insulation boards can be processed on the FW1000H?
Visit us in Ilmenau and experience the machine under real production conditions. You are also welcome to bring your own material and test it together with us.
In doing so, we can directly clarify which machine version, which cutting wire, and which equipment make sense for your production.
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