Robot arm with hot wire cutting is one of the emerging techniques used to carve foam in architectural fabrication. A literature review revealed that there is very little research information related to procedures or calibration techniques. This study aimed to present a pedagogical procedure for using the robotic arm with hot wire cutting. The procedure was tested and demonstrated through various conditions that occur during operations. First, the basic structure of a hot wire cutter was described and different feed rates and heat strengths with the cutter were calibrated to determine the appropriate setting values and effects. In addition, toolpath settings are discussed to minimize deviations in the cutting process.

The procedure was evaluated based on the roles of tools, design practices and materials in the robotic fabrication. The data collected and optimal conditions established from the test were used to fabricate architectural components. Then, a test model was developed and its components were sliced into appropriate sizes, followed by physical piece-by-piece cutting. The pieces were assembled sequentially and their assemblages were compared with the expected results. The study was concluded with observations that the objectives expected for the fabrication of the test model were met using the tool. Further, the advantages and drawbacks of the process were addressed. In addition, the interactive relation of digital design and robotic fabrication, as well as their contribution to architectural design, was significantly emphasized.

带热线切割的机械臂是用于在建筑制造中雕刻泡沫的新兴技术之一。文献综述显示，与程序或校准技术相关的研究信息非常少。本研究旨在提出一种使用带热线切割的机械臂的教学程序。该程序通过操作期间发生的各种条件进行了测试和演示。首先，描述了热线切割机的基本结构，并校准了切割机的不同进给速率和热强度，以确定适当的设置值和效果。此外，还讨论了刀具路径设置，以最大限度地减少切削过程中的偏差。

该程序是根据工具、设计实践和材料在机器人制造中的作用进行评估的。从测试中收集的数据和建立的最佳条件用于制造建筑组件。然后，开发了一个测试模型，并将其组件切成适当的尺寸，然后进行物理逐块切割。这些部件按顺序组装，并将它们的组合与预期结果进行比较。该研究的结论是观察到使用该工具满足了制造测试模型的预期目标。此外，解决了该过程的优点和缺点。此外，数字设计与机器人制造的互动关系及其对建筑设计的贡献也得到了显着的强调。