Guys,

Its time you convert that HD foam scrap from the TV/LCD packaging into wings for your RC project !
Or cut that custom airfoil that gives the best glide time for your college project
Or cut foam cores that could be used for Vacuum bagging and build that extra neat UAV Carbon fiber wing.
Or be a star amongst your local flying club to give out custom airfoils to fellow friends and fliers .

Announcing the DIY 4 Axis DIY Hot Wire CNC Kit from Vortex-RC



Bring an end to buying expensive foam wings, and also to manual hot wire cutting and start making RC model wings professionally and easily using our DIY 4 Axis Hot wire CNC.

Our DIY 4 axis CNC Hot wire foam cutter is ideal for aeromodellers, RC enthusiasts,  it lets you cut your choice of airfoil, complete with spars and all into your choice of foam, effortlessly, and with extreme accuracy in minutes .


Complete Kit to build X-Y-Z and A Axises.


Cutting out an Airfoil with a Spar hole - Extreme Accuracy.

Features:

• World's First DIY 4 Axis Hot wire Foam CNC kit under $500
• Built using regular drawer slides and threaded rod in lieu of super expensive linear slides and ball screws.
• Full 4 Axis CNC operation - Cut almost any airfoil, Tapered wings and Fuselage sections in foam easily.
• Thoroughly tested. We have used these machines at Vortex-RC to cut hundreds of wings ! All of Vortex-RC's popular VT-AllRounder and VT-Speedsters have been cut using these machines.
• Full Mach3 Compatibility allows for the most flexible/universal computer/software integration
• Compatible with Profilii, DevFoam, DevFoamPro etc
• Can cut Letters, designs, shapes, logos, signages in foam, only creativity is the limitation !
• High quality Laser cut precision interlocking parts ensure accuracy , precision, mechanical rigidity and durability.
  Double Nut design reduces backlash and yet keeps the cost low.
• Precise to more than a hundredth of an inch
• Cuts EPS, XPS, EPO and EPP foam types easily.
• Equipped with Limit switches on each of the 4 axes.

Technical Specifications:
750MM X/Z Axis movement
440 MM Y/A Axis Movement
Accuracy: 0.1MM


Kit includes everything to setup all 4 Axises.


Start designing on the computer and cut using Mach3 Software





Variants:
Basic Kit with no electronics: 15,500/-
This is a complete DIY Kit, that will enable you to assemble your 4 axis Hot wire CNC and includes all the laser cut parts, and hardware but does not include any electronics. Our build video is a perfect guide that shows step by step assembly instructions.

Kit Includes:
Complete Laser cut Precision Interlocking MDF parts.
Threaded rods, Drawer slides,
Complete set of High quality Stainless steel Nuts and bolts.
Helical couplers and Limit switches.

Basic Kit will allow you to assemble the 4 Axises as above, without any electronics.



If you purchase this kit, you will require at least :
4Nos. Nema 17 Stepper motors, 4 stepper drives, Power supply, and a CNC breakout board to start operating the machine.


2. With electronics : - Coming Soon
In addition to the complete DIY kit above, this variant includes complete electronics to get you running ( except of course a computer ! )
This is still a DIY kit, and will require you to assemble your machine. So much fun in making pieces of wood form a fully automated wing making machine . Learn all the way ! A perfect summer or winter project to do !

Kit Includes:
All of the Hardware as in the Basic Variant Plus :
4Nos. Nema 17 Stepper motors, stepper drives, Power supply, a CNC breakout, Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter , Hot wire voltage regulator, connectors, cables plus a custom acrylic enclosure for the electronics .

3.Fully assembled, tested and  ready to use :  - Coming Soon
Ok for those, who are short of time, this variant gives you a fully assembled tested machine, which will be require no assembly ( except for tightening around 8 bolts, and plugging in a few cables ) and will get you started with your machine in less than an hour !
All electronics and hardware included.  Only required is a computer with a parallel port running Windows 7/XP 32 Bit.

More details on : http://www.vortex-rc.com/41-4-axis-diy-hot-wire-cnc/196-4-axis-diy-hot-wire-cnc-for-rc-hobbyists-aeromodellers-and-designers.html

Awesome initiative sir

Good work.
Wish you all the best.

Great..

awesome work there vortexrc ...

hope to get one as soon as my budget allows....

Hi vortex rc
thanks for the great service in india.
Could you make tapered aerofoils  ?
I am in need for them .

Yes Full and independant 4 axis movement . Can do tapered airfoils.
X and Y on one side
Z and A on one side.

Okay could you make custom aerofoil wings ?

Great initiative but when will it be available? Also, does Vortex RC still provide hot wire wing-cutting service in foam?