Hotwire Foamcutting Machines: The MASTER SCULPTOR
The MASTER SCULPTOR is manufactured by AMERICAN HOTWIRE MACHINES, a solar powered facility with no hookup to the electrical grid. We use only high quality components from American companies. This foamcutter is rated for continuous duty operation (can be operated continuously 24 hours a day).
Everything is included to get started except the computer. COREL DRAW is the software used to create the cutting paths. If you prefer, you can draw the paths in almost any CAD program.
The standard MASTER SCULPTOR has 4½ feet (1.37 m) of horizontal travel, 4½ feet (1.37 m) of vertical travel, and a hotwire length of 8½ feet (2.59 m).
A custom MASTER SCULPTOR can be ordered in any size.
A 200 foot roll ($150.00 value) of ULTIMATE hotwire is supplied with the machine.
The MASTER SCULPTOR is controlled by FlashCut CNC software and hardware (www.flashcutcnc.com). FlashCut CNC is the only Windows CNC solution offering a dedicated CNC controller ensuring smooth and uninterrupted motion. Since 1996, Flashcut CNC has continuously provided thousands of customers with affordable turnkey CNC controls based on their internally developed architecture.
The warranty is for 2 years on all components except those supplied by FlashCut CNC, which are warrantied for one year and includes the motors, motor cables and the FlashCut Compact Controller.
Free phone help and e-mail support is available.
To significantly reduce shipping costs, the machine is shipped partially dis-assembled in a small wooden crate (size is approximately 2' x 2 ½' x 10', weight is approximately 400 lbs.). Assembly requires 2 to 4 hours of easy work for 2 people. An assembly video is included and free phone help is also available.
To further reduce costs, the machine is not supplied with a computer. Some buyers will already have a computer they can use, or you can purchase a new one for $300 to $400. This saves money on shipping costs because the crate is smaller and lighter without the computer. A computer running with 64 or 32 bit versions of Windows 7, Vista or XP can be used. The computer can be a desktop or laptop, and only requires a USB port for connecting to the machine. While the machine is cutting, you will not be able to use the computer to perform other work.