4-axis
Independent tower cutting
500°C
Max wire temperature
0
Crumbling or dust at the cut edge
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Advantages
Why Choose CNC Foam Cutting?
Clean melted edges
A resistance-heated wire seals the foam edge as it cuts, with no crumbling or dust.
Compound curves and 3D profiles
Independent towers and an optional turntable cut tapers, curves and true architectural profiles.
Proven on your foam
We run a test cut on your own foam stock before the machine ships.
Coast-to-coast service
Wire, controllers and technicians across Canada and the US keep you cutting.
Featured
FW-4 HotWire
4-axis CNC hot-wire foam cutter for architectural, pattern and prop-shape production.
Formavex FW-4 HotWire
Cutting envelope
2000 x 1000 x 800 mm (79" x 39" x 31")
Axes
4-axis: X, Y, independent left/right towers
Wire type
Resistance-heated nichrome cutting wire
Wire temperature range
200 - 500°C (392 - 932°F), material-based presets
Our Machines
The Complete CNC Foam Cutting Lineup
Each system is engineered for specific applications. Compare specs to find the right fit.
CNC hot-wire foam cutter
FW-4 HotWire
The FW-4 HotWire cuts EPS, XPS and polyurethane foam with a resistance-heated wire instead of a blade, leaving a clean, melted edge with no crumbling or dust. A 4-axis frame — X, Y, plus two independently driven towers — cuts straight profiles, tapers and compound curves across a 2000 x 1000 x 800 mm (79" x 39" x 31") envelope, while an optional rotary turntable adds true 3D profiles like columns and architectural mouldings. The Formavex EdgeLogic control imports DXF and STL files directly, and wire temperature and feed speed are tuned per foam density from a stored material library. Tollaston runs a test cut on your own foam stock and trains your team on wire replacement and material presets.
- Cutting envelope
- 2000 x 1000 x 800 mm (79" x 39" x 31")
- Axes
- 4-axis: X, Y, independent left/right towers
- Wire type
- Resistance-heated nichrome cutting wire
- Wire temperature range
- 200 - 500°C (392 - 932°F), material-based presets
Digital cutting table
Digital Foam & Gasket Cutter
The FK-1630 Digital brings die-free digital cutting to shops that don't need the FK-3220 XL's full sheet capacity. A 1600 x 3000 mm (63" x 118") vacuum bed and an automatic tool head switch between oscillating knife, tangential knife, router bit and creasing wheel within a single job, covering foam gaskets, packaging prototypes, composites and rigid signage from one machine. Because it cuts foam gaskets and inserts as cleanly as packaging board, Tollaston also lists this machine under CNC Foam Cutting. The Formavex EdgeLogic control imports cut files directly from design software. Tollaston runs a test job on your own material and trains your team on file setup.
- Bed size
- 1600 x 3000 mm (63" x 118")
- Tool head
- Automatic multi-tool head, 4 stations
- Tool types
- Oscillating knife, tangential knife, router bit, creasing wheel
- Max cut thickness, knife tools
- 40 mm (1.6") foam / corrugated
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See how each platform stacks up across the specs that matter most.
FW-4 HotWireFeatured
- Best for
- Architectural profiles, patterns, props
- Cutting method
- Resistance-heated wire
- 3D profile capability
- , with rotary turntable
- Also cuts
- Foam only
Digital Foam & Gasket Cutter
- Best for
- Foam gaskets and packaging inserts
- Cutting method
- Oscillating knife / router / crease
- 3D profile capability
- Flat-sheet only
- Also cuts
- Packaging board, composites, signage
| Specification | FW-4 HotWireFeatured | Digital Foam & Gasket Cutter |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Architectural profiles, patterns, props | Foam gaskets and packaging inserts |
| Cutting method | Resistance-heated wire | Oscillating knife / router / crease |
| 3D profile capability | , with rotary turntable | Flat-sheet only |
| Also cuts | Foam only | Packaging board, composites, signage |
Applications
Industries We Serve
CNC Foam Cutting systems are trusted across diverse industries and production environments.
FAQ
CNC Foam Cutting Questions
Answers to common questions about our cnc foam cutting products.
EPS, XPS and polyurethane foam. It is not suited to rubber or closed-cell foams that don't melt cleanly at the wire's operating temperature.
The Formavex FK-1630 Digital's knife tooling cuts foam gaskets and flat inserts cleanly, so shops comparing a dedicated hot-wire cutter against a multi-tool digital table can see both options in one place.
A 208-240V single-phase 30A service — no gas or compressed air required.
Yes — on-site training covers wire replacement, tension setup and material presets, plus a test cut on your own foam stock.
Base machine, Formavex EdgeLogic control, rigging and installation, and operator training.
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