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Independent axis control
Our Axis 488EX, 888EX,
4800EX, 8800EX, 81608, 81616EX and larger machines incorporate a very unique feature and capability not found on competitive machines. Without the need for additional machinery, jigs, blocks or optional accessories, the Axis family of multi-axis computer controlled hot wire foam cutters can cut tapered shapes and also designs utilizing a different shape at both ends of the cutting wire.
 The independent axis control of our machines allows the creation of
objects (like a trench mold) which are either too time or labor intensive to produce by any other means. Each end of the cutting wire is mounted on a belt-driven wire trolley that can move horizontally or vertically independent of the other.
To cut a fluted tapered column as in the examples shown; we simply scale down one side of the cutting profile in relation to the other. An 8' tall fluted column, tapered from 18" diameter on one end to 12" on the other, will be finished in less than
four minutes!
Fig. 1, 2 & 3 shows one wire trolley moving horizontally and/or vertically in relation to the opposite wire trolley.
Unlike our competitors, our machines are designed with the utmost in convenience and capability for the operator. The wire trolleys and gantries on the Axis Industrial machines are designed to move completely independent of each other. Since our first machine in 1984, we have always utilized belt driven wire transport systems to provide very precise, controlled movements. By using
independent wire gantries on each end of the cutting wire, these independent arms are capable of moving completely independent of each other. This design allows us to cut
tapered shapes without the need for optional accessories, jogs or sub-assemblies. Our design provides for the utmost in operator convenience.
The capabilities of the Axis family of hot wire foam cutters opens new business opportunities, improves production and will allow the production of pieces and designs that were impractical until now.
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Axis Control
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