Poor cut quality is not inevitable. Almost all cutting problems in CNC hot wire cutting have a known cause – and a simple solution. The key is working systematically: check one variable at a time until the problem is found. This knowledge from real production helps.
How cutting speed and wire temperature are related – and how to achieve the optimal cutting gap of approx. 2 mm in CNC hot wire cutting.
Learn moreHow wire temperature is set practically at the material in hot wire cutting – explained step by step with guidelines for EPS, XPS and EPP.
Learn moreWhy waves appear on cut surfaces in hot wire cutting – and how to prevent them through correct wire length and cutting speed.
Learn moreRough surfaces, grooves and uneven cut edges in hot wire cutting – identify causes and resolve them permanently.
Learn moreWhy the hot wire gets stuck or breaks in CNC hot wire cutting – and what to do about it. Identify causes and prevent wire breakage.
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