Longwire

CNC CONTOUR CUTTER

A unique hotwire machine that has an adjustable width

Dynamically Sized Platform

Foam blocks are laid across the top of two narrow tables; one stationary and one mobile. The inbuilt castor wheels on the mobile table enable easy expansion, so the machine can adjust to variable widths. Cut blocks up to 5 meters wide.

Integrated Blower System

This feature circulates the air alongside the cutting hotwire, in effect cooling the area around the wire. This prevents overheating which could otherwise break the wire or damage the block edge.

Dual Drives

A ball screw vertical drive eliminates counterweights and can achieve an accuracy of 0.025mm. A rack and pinion horizontal drive provides accurate and repeatable positioning with minimal maintenance.

Compatible with a Selection of Wires

Two different wire sizes have been tested for compatibility and performance with this model. A description and purpose of each wire type can be found on our spare parts page.

OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS

This wheeled height-adjustable trolley allows for simple loading and unloading of the machine. It can also double as a cutting table for smaller jobs.
A fixed table top and a structural cross brace are available for more permanently set width machines. This bridges the gap between the two tables, so multiple smaller blocks can be arranged and all cut at once.

AutoNEST is optional software that can be used in conjunction with Wintech Profiler to increase the efficiency of nesting when variable quantities of different shapes are required in a single cutting job.

A digitiser tablet provides the ability to trace around existing templates or actual shapes, which then creates the drawings to be used by the Wintech Profiler software. The drawings can be stored on the computer for regular production jobs. This is an ideal option for new CNC owners looking to automate their manual production flow.

Popular Uses

Custom Contours
Cut custom shapes with computer-controlled accuracy, to ensure quick and quality results every time.
Flat & Corrugated Sheeting
This model can hold multiple hotwires, allowing a block of foam to be sliced into multiple sheets in a single pass. The simultaneous pan operation also allows for the production of corrugated sheeting with a flat face.
Cones & Tapered Cuts
The independent axes allows for the creation of tapered cuts and cones.
Large Sheeting & Double Block Profiling
The contouring carriage has an extra-large travel distance to allow for sheeting large blocks. Alternatively, the space can be used for double block profiling, so two blocks can be cut at once.
Insulation & Architecture
The ability to cut large blocks of foam in one pass makes this machine a favourite in insulation and architectural companies. The dynamic cutting platform makes it versatile enough to adapt to each project or changes in factory layouts.

Tech Specs

Longwire CNC Cutter

Dimensions
Machine (W × L × H) Minimum: 2850 × 5860 × 3120 mm
112.2 × 230.7 × 122.8 in

Maximum: 6140 × 5860 × 3120 mm
241.7 × 230.7 × 122.8 in
Control Cabinet (W × L × H)1600 × 450 × 1150 mm
63 × 17.7 × 45.3 in
Factory footprint
Floor PlanRecommended 2000 mm clearance area for service and loading/unloading.
Safety Barriers Suggested clearance for a fence is 1000 mm (40 inches), or 2500 mm (100 inches) for light curtains.

We encourage customers to investigate the safety regulations established by their country, district or workplace.
Capacity
Foam Type(s)Designed to cut polystyrene
Cutting Volume (W × L × H) Minimum: 1300 × 5020 × 1300 mm
51.2 × 197.6 × 51.2 in

Maximum: 5050 × 5020 × 1300 mm
198.8 × 197.6 × 51.2 in
Specifications
Voltage3 phase and earth
Wire Voltage30 ~ 140 VAC
Microprocessor controlled
AC PowerStandard builds are 380–420v +/- 10%
Customer specified on order
Frequency50 or 60 HZ +/- 1%
Configurations
OptionalFixed/Floating Pan
Side Trimmer
Operating conditions
Temperature0–35˚ Celsius
32–90˚ Fahrenheit
HumidityMaximum of 80% non-condensing
Accessories
IncludedControl Cabinet
Profiler Software
Remote Operator Handset
OptionalAutoNEST Software
Digitiser
Fence Barriers
Light Curtains
Table Inserts

FAQs

Small machines can simply be wheeled into a shipping container and secured. Larger machines must be dismantled to fit into a container. On arrival at the factory a Wintech technician will come to assemble and commission the machine, and train the operator.

Wintech provides a 12 month / 2000 hours warranty on all machines.

Wintech has authorised agents around the world who have their own service technicians.

Wintech manufactures and supplies a range of wires suitable for a variety of applications.

The machines themselves can operate in a wide range of temperatures. The control cabinet housing the computer and electronics are air-conditioned and pressurized to provide dust isolation. In extremely hot, cold, or dusty factories we recommend placing the control cabinet in a separate temperature-controlled operator booth.

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