AIC's Proxxon Thermocut

          Here at AIC, one of our favorite machines is the Proxxon's Hot Wire Thermocut. It is used to cut Styrofoam and other plastics. The thin metal wire is heated up and melts the Styrofoam, thus making a clean slice. Without the hot wire, it is very difficult to cut Styrofoam, because the edges crumble, leaving a rugged break rather than the smooth cut that the Thermocut provides. Because of its simplicity, students are able to bring their creations to life with ease.