Helical Foam Sculpting with Robotic Hot-Wire Cutting

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This post highlights the use of a KUKA six-axis robotic arm equipped with a hot-wire cutting tool, operating along a linear track to produce a complex helical profile in a large foam cylinder. Based on the video, the setup includes motorized trunnion supports that rotate the foam workpiece as the robot guides the heated wire along a spiral path.

Advanced 5-6D Cutting in Entertainment
The application demonstrates 5-6D robot cutting for sculpture and prop creation, relevant to the film production and entertainment industry. The process showcases high-accuracy machining of intricate geometries, valuable for large-scale scenic elements.

ENCY Robot in Action
This workflow utilizes ENCY Robot to synchronize motion between the KUKA arm, linear tracks, and trunnion supports—enabling efficient shaping of advanced forms. The integrated control ensures smooth execution of the spiral cut and reliable results for demanding manufacturing tasks.