These hot cutting wires have high strength at elevated temperatures and are used for cutting foam polystyrene (EPS) and or heat sealing woven polypropylene bags.
To achieve the best cut, adjust the temperature and cutting speed. The material type and it’s density will influence the cutting speed.
RW 118 Properties
Density
8.18g/cm³ | 0.296 lb/in³
Electrical Resistivity at 20°C
118 microhm • cm | 710 ohm. Circ. mil/ft
Maximum Operating Temperature
300 °C | 572 °F
Melting Point
1370 °C | 2500 °F
Coefficient of Expansion
12.7 µm/m °C (20 – 100°C) | 7.1 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212°F)
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