Makerslab
Foam Cutters and Plastic Shaping
The hot wire cutters allow you to shape foam by hand. You can use them to cut stamps, letters, logos, shapes, and architectural models.
Material:
EPS (expanded polystyrene) and XPS (extruded polystyrene)
EPS is sold under brand names like Tempex, Styropor, and Depron.
XPS is sold under brand names like Blauwplaat, Styrodur, and Styrofoam.
You can bring your own materials or use the limited stock available for purchase in the lab.
For foam suppliers, check the Materials page.
Plastic Oven
Heat and shape plastic by softening it in the oven. Once softened, you can bend it freely or use a mold to shape it more precisely.
Line Bender
Heat plastic along a straight line and bend it using an angle mold to create clean, geometric bends ā ideal for materials like acrylic sheet.
