Our hot wire EPS foam cutter for EIFS, graphics, profiles, packaging, scenery, POP displays, crafts and many other industries


The 488 Professional Series
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(These machines have Independent Axis Control)

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  Aixia 488 Professional Series Aixia 488T (with turntable)
Cutting capabilities 4'x8'x8' or 1260 x 2500 x 2500 mm
Independent Axis Control Wire trolleys can move horizontally or vertically independent of the other
Weight capacity 7920 lb
Wire movement Belt driven on ball bearing transport wheels
Wire tension Automatic feature: wire tension maintained at all times
Cutting wire type Standard: 2 Cutting wires - Custom formulated Cobalt based alloy
Cutting wire thickness 0.007" or 0.28 mm
Accuracy 0.0091"/foot or 0.8 mm/meter
Resolution 0.0024" or 0.06 mm
Repeatability 0.0011" / foot or 0.01 mm / meter
Max wire movement speed 78" / min or 2.0 meters / min
Max recommended cutting speed 65" per minute in 1 lb (type 1) EPS
Cooling fans  2 micro-turbines cool the cutting wire
Number of motors 4 micro-stepping 3 Amp stepper motors 5 micro-stepping 3 Amp stepper motors
Machine construction Heavy Duty Anodized Aluminum extrusion
Safety features 4 safety cut-off switches
Wire heating Instant-on / Instant-off; wire heats only when moving
Material loading Full access from four sides
Shipping weight of machine 295 kg or 650 lbs 307 kg or 675 lbs
Power required 110 Volt / 60 Hz or 220 Volt / 50 Hz; 4 amp
Computer operating system Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 4.0
Operating Environment Temperature: 32ºF - 104ºF or 0 - 40ºC; Humidity: 95%
Electronic controller Microprocessor controlled motor drive
  Internal electronics are upgradeable by software
  Status display lights
  variable wire temperature for various materials
  simultaneous 4 axis drive capability simultaneous 5 axis drive capability
Turnkey system available Yes
Options available Fully automatic turntable Included
  Shapeable wire tool
Max Turntable weight capacity N/A 154 lbs or 70 kg
Warranty 10 years*
Design software All software exporting HPGL files
Setup and training These machines are quickly and easily installed by the customer
On-site installation available at additional cost.
Comprehensive installation, training and 
operational videos included Free of Charge.
 

Our machines, software and electronic parts are 
designed and  built in our own factory!

E. & O.E. We reserve the right to change or modify specifications without prior notice.
 

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