ElectricScott
New Member
Hello,
I want to build a tool to cut light-weight vinyl with heat. I cut vinyl all day and scissors go dull very quickly. I would like to have something like an electric (Heat) rope cutter at home depot. I need to have this device battery operated (6v or 12v) as A.C. power is not practical. I need the cutter to turn on via a push button and turn off when released. Total run time will be about 15 - 20 seconds per cut.
I suppose my biggest question to the forum is: How can I regulate the D.C. current to heat the wire?
Thanks
I want to build a tool to cut light-weight vinyl with heat. I cut vinyl all day and scissors go dull very quickly. I would like to have something like an electric (Heat) rope cutter at home depot. I need to have this device battery operated (6v or 12v) as A.C. power is not practical. I need the cutter to turn on via a push button and turn off when released. Total run time will be about 15 - 20 seconds per cut.
I suppose my biggest question to the forum is: How can I regulate the D.C. current to heat the wire?
Thanks