Foam Cutter

Discussion in 'General Equipment discussion' started by Slojo, Aug 15, 2009.

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    Heater wire is a 'resistance" wire that will generate heat that is used to cut the polystyrene while Copper wire has virtually no resistance and will only short out the psu.
     
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    ah, ...oh duhhh :) stupid me

    but the wire is SO thin, i'm guessing the bit i have left will snap if used, it was brittle, thats why i had replaced the coil
     

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