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==Safety==
==Safety==
Clearly, getting burned by the hot wire is a safety concern. Don’t touch the hot wire. However, a much greater risk is the potential for dangerous fumes when cutting foams - especially foams other than polystyrene. It is very important that you verify that any other foams are safe to be cut.,
Clearly, getting burned by the hot wire is a safety concern. Don’t touch the hot wire. However, a much greater risk is the potential for dangerous fumes when cutting foams - especially foams other than polystyrene. It is very important that you verify that any other foams are safe to be cut.
# Provide good ventilation, when using the device.
# Provide good ventilation, when using the device.
You can not cut through the spongy polyurethane foams used for upholstery. It beads off on the hot wire and gives off toxic fumes.
You can not cut through the spongy polyurethane foams used for upholstery. It beads off on the hot wire and gives off toxic fumes.
==Cut List==
===Approved Materials===
* EPS/Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
* XPS/Extruded Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
* Owens Corning Pinkboard (Foamular)
* DOW Blueboard
* PE/polyethylene
* PP/polypropylene
===DO NOT CUT===
* Polyurethane foams
* Polyisocyanurate foam
* Items that are not foam
If you want to cut a material not listed here, please talk with the Maker Hub staff.
==Certification==
==Certification==