For industrial production of tapered boards, valley and hip boards, roof crickets and insulation wedges from stone wool, PIR, PU and PUR – from boards or material blocks.
The FW5000HR Series was developed for companies that want to manufacture tapered insulation and roof elements from stone wool, PIR, PU and PUR flexibly in their own production facilities.
Cutting is performed using a fast-running cutting wirethat cuts the material abrasively – mechanically, without heat input. The endless wire reaches speeds of almost 300 km/h.
Board and block production on one machine: Individual boards pass continuously through the inclined cutting wire on the integrated conveyor belt. Material blocks are processed by CNC with independently controlled Y axes. Both methods are available on the same machine.
This allows you to manufacture tapered boards, valley and hip boards, insulation wedges and individual contours from boards or blocks. Roof crickets consist of several individually manufactured elements.
The key advantage: Valley and hip boards are manufactured from a single piece – not assembled from several separate parts.
For roof insulation applications using EPS, XPS or Neopor we recommend our RoofCut Series .
The FW5000HR Series can be used both for customer-specific project orders and for the advance production of regularly required roof elements .
Tapered boards, valley and hip boards, roof crickets and custom roof elements can be produced directly to customer order .
This allows you to respond directly in your own production to different roof geometries, revised dimensions or urgently needed components.
Small batches and repeat orders can also be produced flexibly without having to purchase finished roof elements from external suppliers.
Roof elements that are needed regularly can be pre-produced and held in stock .
Frequently used tapered boards and standard sizes can therefore be made before a specific customer order is received.
This gives you your own inventory, allowing you to respond faster and more independently of external delivery times .
Produce tapered insulation boards, valley and hip boards, roof crickets and custom roof elements from stone wool, PIR, PU and PUR.
Tapered boards made from stone wool, PIR, PU and PUR for controlled drainage of flat roofs.
Valley and hip boards from a single piece – for drainage channels, slope transitions and complex roof geometries.
Roof crickets for directed water flow between outlets and drainage areas are made from several individually manufactured elementsthat are subsequently assembled into the roof cricket.
The FW5000HR Series processes stone wool, PIR, PU and PUR. Typical roof elements are produced from starting formats measuring 1 × 1 m .
Stone wool is processed in board form. Boards can already be ordered in the required 1 × 1 m format .
Longer boards are cut to the required starting format on the FW5000HR first.
The prepared boards are then processed into tapered boards, valley and hip boards, roof crickets or custom cut parts.
PIR, PU and PUR are mainly processed as blocks. Typical standard blocks are approximately 2,000 or 2,500 mm long.
For roof production, the blocks are first cut directly on the FW5000HR to the required starting format .
The prepared formats are then processed into tapered boards, valley and hip boards, roof crickets, insulation wedges or custom cut parts.
For roof insulation applications using EPS or Neopor blocks we recommend our RoofCut Series .
The FW5000HR Series can be used in several ways depending on the raw material and desired roof element.
In board mode, individual boards are pushed manually over the front roller conveyor onto the conveyor belt integrated into the machine table.
The conveyor belt moves the boards continuously through the inclined cutting wire. Each starting board is thereby divided into two tapered boards.
After cutting, the finished boards leave the machine via the rear roller conveyor and can be removed or processed further.
In block mode, the block is pushed manually from the front roller conveyor onto the integrated conveyor belt, which transports it into the machine.
A photoelectric sensor detects the leading edge of the material and automatically sets a defined material zero point for the subsequent cutting process.
During cutting, the CNC machine table moves the block through the wire in a controlled manner. The two Y axes can move independently.
This allows different slopes, valley and hip boards, roof crickets and other roof elements to be cut directly from the block.
After cutting, the material can be transported by the integrated conveyor belt either back to the starting position or to the opposite side of the machine for removal or further processing.
In addition to typical roof elements, the FW5000HR Series can cut individual contours from boards or blocks using one CNC-controlled cutting wire.
This also allows more complex geometries to be cut precisely and repeatably .
Larger PIR, PU or PUR blocks can be cut directly on the FW5000HR before actual roof-element production to the required starting dimensions .
For example, standard blocks measuring 2,000 or 2,500 mm in length can be reduced to the starting format required for subsequent roof production.
The FW5030HR and FW5130HR differ primarily in working height.
The FW5030HR processes boards and blocks up to 650 mm working height. The FW5130HR provides for taller blocks up to 1,250 mm working height. Both models support the same fundamental roof applications.
Another key planning consideration is the space requirement: with the front and rear roller conveyors, the machine forms a line approximately 11 m long – identical for both models.
Processing time depends on material, density and cutting task. Test cuts provide a realistic estimate.
The achievable cutting speed depends on material, density and cutting task and cannot be stated as a universal value.
For reliable figures, we are happy to perform test cuts with your material in our sample production facility.
The following practical figures relate to different production tasks. A roof cricket consists of many individually manufactured elementsthat are subsequently assembled. The stated time refers to the production of these elements and not to one individual cut.
2 tapered boards 1 × 1 m: approx. 1 minute.
1 valley and 1 hip board: approx. 2 minutes.
Elements for 1 roof cricket: approx. 45 minutes.
The figures are practical values and may vary depending on material, dimensions and cutting task.
The FW5000HR uses a fast-running abrasive endless wire – mechanically, without heat input.
The FW5000HR uses a fast-running cutting wirethat cuts the material mechanically, without heat.
The cutting wire consists of several core wires around which another wire is wound. Different windings are used according to material to achieve good cutting quality and speed.
The cutting wire has a diameter of 1.2 to 1.6 mm. The cutting wire is a consumable. Its service life depends particularly on the material, its density and the amount cut and cannot be specified universally.
For standard roof elements, enter dimensions and slope directly in the machine plugin – no CNC programming needed.
Operating the FW5000HR is very straightforward. To produce typical roof elements using the parameter-based roof plugins you need no CAD drawings or CNC programming knowledge. Custom contours, however, may require a CAD drawing.
For tapered boards, enter the required dimensions and slope directly in the Roof Machine Plugin ; the software automatically positions the wire and starts the cutting process. No CAD drawing is required for this standard operation – enter parameters and cut.
Many customers learn to operate the machine and its applications independently using our manuals and training material.
We also offer software and application training at our facility in Ilmenau, on site at the customer's premises or online via TeamViewer.
Roof Machine Plugin Standard is already included for tapered boards cut from boards; Roof Pro is optional for additional roof elements made from boards. For machining blocks and custom contours our software styroCAM Roof is available (included for the first year).
The included Roof Machine Plugin Standard produces tapered boards from boardsfed by the conveyor belt: enter dimensions and parameters and the software calculates the wire position and cutting sequence automatically – without CNC programming.
With the optional Roof Machine Plugin Pro you can also produce valley boards, hip boards and roof crickets from boards using CNC control on the machine table.
For machining blocks use our CAM software styroCAM Roof. Tapered boards, valley and hip boards and roof crickets are also produced by CNC using parameters ; only for individual contours do you import a DXF or DWG drawing to generate a machine program.
We supply the FW5000HR with our cloud-based CAM software styroCAM Roof (included for the first year). The machine is not restricted to styroCAM; another suitable CAM package can also be used.
cnc-multitool provides direct support by phone, email and remote maintenance, and on-site service when required.
If service is required, 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 can be replaced quickly; a service technician can visit if needed. Our goal is always to minimise downtime .
The FW5000HR Series is designed for reliable everyday production: robust steel construction with integrated conveyor belt, powerful wire drive and practical operating and safety systems.
The machine frame and worktable consist of welded and painted steel profiles. The robust, open design ensures smooth running and repeatable cut results while remaining easily accessible.
A conveyor belt is integrated into the machine table, so the material is positioned and moved through the machine in a controlled manner. An integrated photoelectric sensor detects the leading edge of the material and sets a defined zero point for repeatable production.
The FW5000HR Series has two independently controlled Y axes on the left and right sides of the cutting wire. Each end can be positioned at a different height, allowing not only straight cuts but also defined slopes and height profiles .
Independent axis control is the technical basis for tapered boards, valley and hip boards, roof crickets and other roof elements. Both axes move together for straight cuts and independently where different heights are required.
The continuously running cutting wire is driven by a powerful 4 kW three-phase motor . This allows even high-density materials to be cut without the wire losing speed under load.
The wire speed is controlled directly through the machine software and adjusted to the respective material.
During operation, the cutting wire is pneumatically tensioned. Constant tension prevents sagging and vibrations and is essential for clean, smooth cut surfaces without grooves.
If the wire is damaged or an unexpected event occurs along its path, the machine stops automatically. After inspection or wire replacement, the program continues from the stop position.
Abrasive cutting generates dust that must be extracted. The cutting arms are therefore enclosed and fitted with two 100 mm extraction connections .
You can use an extraction system supplied by us or a suitable third-party system.
There are roller conveyors for material loading and unloadingat the front and rear of the machine. Boards and blocks arrive at table height and are moved out of the working area after cutting.
The roller conveyors simplify handling of large or heavy material. Together with the integrated belt they provide a continuous material path from loading to unloading.
The computer system, machine software, controller and roof plugin together form the FW5000HR operating environment. It is supplied ready for operation with a current Windows Pro license ; computer, interfaces and software are matched to each other.
All cnc-multitool computer systems include a second SSD as a backup drive.
The operator console is fitted directly to the FW5000HR and is protected against dust for the production environment. Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse and controls are arranged at a fixed workstation.
The operator thus has the machine, software and production documents at hand and controls cutting from the workstation on the machine.
Comparison of the key technical data for the two machine variants.
The FW5000HR Series is supplied as a CNC roof insulation cutting machine prepared for commissioning . Machine, material handling, controller and basic software are already included.
Suitable extraction and safety equipment are required for production operation.
Depending on the material and cutting wire, cold-wire cutting generates sawdust. Suitable dust extraction system is required.
You can purchase an extraction system suitable for the machine from us or provide your own.
An appropriately connected extractor can be switched on and off through the machine software .
Suitable safety equipment is required.
Depending on the installation and production environment, it may consist of a safety fence and safety light curtains .
The safety equipment can be ordered from us or provided by the customer in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
With the optional Roof Machine Plugin Pro, you can also produce valley boards, hip boards and roof crickets from boards.
The Roof Machine Plugin Pro adds the production of valley boards, hip boards and roof crickets.
The operator enters the required dimensions and parameters. The software automatically calculates the geometry, wire position and complete cutting sequence.
You can generally commission the FW5000HR yourself; on-site technician assistance is optional.
You can generally commission the FW5000HR Series yourself – we provide manuals and videos and remote support if needed.
On request our technicians can perform installation and commissioning at your premises, including setup, connection, testing and handover ready for operation.
software and application training is available at cnc-multitool, at your premises or online via TeamViewer.
Answers about tapered roof insulation, materials, roof software, equipment and FW5000HR service.
The FW5000HR processes stone wool, PIR, PU and PUR.
Yes. Valley and hip boards are made from a single piece – rather than joining multiple parts.
The main difference is working height: 650 mm versus 1,250 mm.
Yes. The included Roof Machine Plugin Standard produces tapered boards by entering dimensions and slope parameters – without CAD drawings or CNC programming.
The FW5030HR has a working height of 650 mm; for blocks up to 1,250 mm the FW5130HR is intended.
Yes. Both can be processed on the same machine. For typical roof elements from boards, you use the Roof Machine Plugin ; block processing uses styroCAM Roof.
The Roof Machine Plugin Standard is included and creates tapered boards by parameter input without CAD or CAM knowledge.
From boards with the optional Roof Machine Plugin Pro, or from blocks with styroCAM Roof.
Not for typical roof elements from boards. For blocks and custom contours styroCAM Roof is used.
Yes. For custom contours, import a DXF or DWG drawing into styroCAM Roof.
For EPS, XPS and Neopor we recommend our RoofCut Series, which is designed specifically for these roof applications.
The machine stops automatically. After changing the wire, cutting resumes from the stop position.
Yes. It requires 6 bar compressed air.
Yes. A suitable extraction system is required.
Yes. A safety equipment is required.
Yes. Test cuts with your material are possible at our facility in Ilmenau.
Would you like to see how stone wool, PIR, PU or PUR can be processed on the FW5000HR?
Visit us in Ilmenau and experience the machine under real production conditions. You are welcome to bring your own material for joint testing.
We can then clarify directly which machine model, cutting wire and equipment make sense for your production.
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