Smart Import
Import DXF and SVG files or draw your own with our built-in CAD tool. Automatic path detection handles the heavy lifting so you can go from file to cut fast.
Professional Hot-Wire CAD/CAM Software
From Drawing to Cutting Foam in Minutes
FoamCut turns your DXF and SVG files into G-code for your hot-wire cutter.
Why Shops Choose FoamCut
Runs in your browser when you want instant access, or install locally for offline shop work.
Software to resultImport to optimized path
Optimized path
Workflow
Preview the cut before exporting G-code
DXF / SVG ImportPath Optimization3D PreviewG-code Export
Custom-built from the ground up for hot-wire foam cutting
Kerf Compensation
Precise kerf offset calculations mean cleaner cuts and less wasted material. Set it once per machine profile and every job is dialed in from the start.
Optimized Paths
AI-based algorithm automatically minimizes wire travel time and reduces waste
4-Axis XYUV or XYZA
Full taper cut and 4-axis workflows for tapered shapes, wings, and complex 3D profiles. Cut parts with different root and tip profiles in a single pass.
3D Preview
See exactly what your machine will cut before sending a single line of G-code. Catch errors early and plan cuts with confidence using the built-in 3D visualizer.
Works Anywhere
Run FoamCut in any browser with cloud sync, or download the desktop app for offline work between license check-ins. For a PC that never connects, ask about Machine-locked Offline.
The Workflow
Four steps to a perfect cut
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Import Your File
Drop in a DXF or SVG from your customer or designer. FoamCut detects paths automatically — no manual cleanup required.
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Optimize the Cut
Set kerf, bridges, and machine profile. FoamCut orders paths for minimum travel and generates clean, production-ready G-code.
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Preview & Export
Verify your cut in 3D, then download G-code for LaserGRBL, Mach3, or your usual sender. Browser streaming to GRBL is in beta.
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Save & Repeat
Save projects and machine profiles for one-click re-runs. Build a library of proven jobs your whole shop can use.
Share your experience
Help other makers cut with confidence.
If FoamCut has helped in your shop, we'd love to hear about it. Every submission is reviewed before it appears anywhere publicly.
Start Cutting Smarter Today
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